Alex J. Krotulski, PhD
Program Director, Master of Science in Forensic Toxicology
Associate Director of Toxicology & Chemistry, Center for Forensic Science Research & Education (CFSRE)
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Alex J. Krotulski, PhD
Program Director, Master of Science in Forensic Toxicology
Associate Director of Toxicology & Chemistry, Center for Forensic Science Research & Education (CFSRE)
Research & Clinical Interests
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.
Education
PhD, Doctor of Philosophy – Chemistry, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA - 2019
Master of Science – Forensic Science, Arcadia University, Glenside, PA - 2015
Publications
- Prevalence and predictors of HIV among patients presenting to US emergency departments with opioid overdose
- In vitro structure–activity relationships and forensic case series of emerging 2-benzylbenzimidazole ‘nitazene’ opioids
- Identification of ADB-5’Br-BINACA in plant material and analytical characterization using GC-MS, LC-QTOF-MS, NMR and ATR-FTIR
- Detection in seized samples, analytical characterization, and in vitro metabolism of the newly emerged 5-bromo-indazole-3-carboxamide synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists
- Heroin or fentanyl: Prevalence of confirmed fentanyl in ED patients with suspected heroin overdose
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