Dr. Krotulski’s current research and casework focus heavily on aspects related to the detection and characterization of novel psychoactive substances (NPS), including studies that examine NPS positivity, trends, metabolism, and effects through intelligence, surveillance, monitoring, and response efforts.
Alex J. Krotulski, PhD
Program Director, Master of Science in Forensic Toxicology
Associate Director of Toxicology & Chemistry, Center for Forensic Science Research & Education (CFSRE)
Contact Information
Program Director, Master of Science in Forensic Toxicology
Associate Director of Toxicology & Chemistry, Center for Forensic Science Research & Education (CFSRE)
Research & Clinical Interests
Education
PhD, Doctor of Philosophy – Chemistry, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA - 2019
Master of Science – Forensic Science, Arcadia University, Glenside, PA - 2015
Publications
- Toxicological evaluation, postmortem case descriptions, and pharmacological activity of N,N-dimethylpentylone and related analogs
- Advances in analytical methodologies for detecting novel psychoactive substances: a review
- An Outbreak of Synthetic Cannabinoid-Adulterated Tianeptine Products in New Jersey – Case Series
- Kratom Cardiotoxicity: Reversible Brugada Pattern and QTc Prolongation
- Tramadol as a fentanyl adulterant: Prevalence and management in a ToxIC Fentalog study prospective cohort
Awards
- SOFT Research in Forensic Toxicology Award, Society of Forensic Toxicologists - 2021
- Founder’s Award, Young Forensic Scientists Forum, American Academy of Forensic Sciences - 2020
- JFS Noteworthy Article, Journal of Forensic Sciences (4F-MDMB-BINACA: A New Synthetic Cannabinoid Widely Implicated in Forensic Casework) - 2019
- Best Poster Award, Toxicology Section, American Academy of Forensic Sciences (SWATH™ Acquisition vs. Information-Dependent Data Acquisition (IDA) with Application to Broad-Based Drug Screening) - 2017