Dr. Alex J. Krotulski serves as a Director at the Center for Forensic Science Research and Education, working in the areas of forensic toxicology and forensic chemistry. He is also the Program Manager for NPS Discovery, the CFSRE’s drug early warning system and flagship program for the identification and characterization of new and emerging synthetic drugs. Dr. Krotulski is a chemist by training and practices as a forensic toxicologist. He holds a faculty appointment and serves as the Assistant Program Director for the Thomas Jefferson University Master of Science in Forensic Toxicology program. Additionally, he is a Senior Associate Editor for the Journal of Analytical Toxicology.

Dr. Krotulski received his Doctor of Philosophy degree in Chemistry from Temple University in 2019, following the receipt of his MS degree in Forensic Science from Arcadia University in 2015 and his BS in Chemistry from Loyola University New Orleans in 2013. To date, Dr. Krotulski has authored or co-authored more than 50 peer-reviewed journal publications in the areas of forensic toxicology, clinical toxicology, and forensic chemistry. He has also given more than 80 scientific presentations across various areas of forensic science, mass spectrometry, and analytical chemistry, and has served as chair, co-chair, or moderator for many workshops and webinars. Dr. Krotulski’s current research and casework focus heavily on aspects related to the detection and characterization of novel psychoactive substances and drug supplies, including studies that examine positivity, trends, metabolism, and effects through NPS Discovery’s intelligence, surveillance, monitoring, and response efforts.