Professor Wolbach in the lab.

Wendy S. Wolbach

College of Science and HealthChemistry and BiochemistryProfessorFacultyFull Time
DegreesPhD
Contact
wwolbach@depaul.edu (773) 325-4262
Office
McGowan South 314C

BIO

Classes Taught

  • General Chemistry
     
  • Analytical Chemistry
     
  • Geochemistry
     
  • Cosmochemistry
     
  • Nuclear Chemistry
     
  • Masters-level Group Theory
     
  • Capstone in Physical Sciences
     

Research Interests

The geochemistry of meteorite impacts, with a focus on elemental carbon produced during or following giant impacts. Forms of carbon include soot, charcoal, and fullerenes from fires and nanodiamonds generated by high-energy impact events.

A collection of images showing Carbon Isotopes, Soot, Charcoal, Fullerenes, Microspherules, Impact Crater, Iridium, Shattercones, and Shocked Quartz.

Service and Professional Activities

  • Chemistry Master's Committee
  • Chemistry Exceptions Committee
  • Evaluator for journal articles, grants in the field of impact geochemistry
     

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