Wendy S. Wolbach

College of Science and HealthChemistry and BiochemistryProfessorFacultyFull Time
DegreesPhD
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
  • CSH Personnel Committee
  • Evaluator for journal articles, grants in the field of impact geochemistry