Ira Krull

Prof. Emeritus of Chemistry, Northeastern University, Boston

Directed and pursued research in analytical chemistry and analytical method validation. Continues to review scientific papers in analytically oriented journals and magazines.

How to choose the right funding option at different stages of your academic career

Getting grants is vital for researchers to carry out their research. Most researchers, particularly the early career researchers, may feel confused about which grants they should apply for. This article summarizes some of the current funding options available for academics, and the pros and cons of applying for these grants at various stages of an academic’s career. 

Guidelines for analytical method validation: How to avoid irreproducible results and retractions

Is there a way to ensure that your results do not end up being irreproducible and you do not face retraction as a result? In this post, Ira Krull discusses all aspects of analytical method validation, giving detailed guidelines for researchers.

Can we fix the reproducibility crisis that is plaguing science?

Lack of reproducibility is one of the biggest challenges facing science. In this opinion piece, Ira Krull discusses his views on whether there is a way to rectify this problem.