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
- The Emergence and Threat Posed by Carfentanil
- Medetomidine as a Fentanyl Adulterant: Pharmacology, Detection, Clinical Presentation, and Management
- Considering unintentional exposure when testing for cocaine use via oral fluid testing
- Strychnine as an Emerging Adulterant in the Illicit Fentanyl Drug Supply
- Trends in synthetic cathinone detection in seized drug samples submitted to the U.S. DEA's National Forensic Laboratory Information System, 2010-2024
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