Title: “Supplement, Superdrug, or Something in Between?  A Forensic Look at the Evidence Behind Kratom

Dr. Mengliang Zhang is an Associate Professor of Chemistry and forensic chemist at Ohio University — and a proud Bobcat. His research uses advanced analytical techniques to study complex substances, including botanical dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and forensic evidence. His work explores how chemistry helps inform public health and regulatory decisions. At this Science Café, he will share how forensic science sheds light on the chemistry and controversy surrounding kratom.