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Wendy S. Wolbach

  • wwolbach@depaul.edu
  • Professor, Inorganic Chemistry, Geochemistry and Analytical Chemistry
  • ​​​PhD
  • Chemistry and Biochemistry
  • (773) 325-4262
  • ​McGowan South Room 319       

Link to Publications

Classes Taught
  • CHE 106 (Geochemistry)
  • CHE 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135 (General Chemistry I, II, III with lab)
  • CHE 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145 (University Chemistry I, II, III with lab)
  • CHE 202 (Applied Probability and Statistics)
  • CHE 204 (Analytical Chemistry)
  • CHE 205 (Analytical Chemistry Laboratory)
  • CHE 310 (Nuclear Chemistry)
  • CHE 320 (Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry)
  • CHE 330 (Senior Capstone: Art and Science)
  • CHE 424 (Group Theory)
  • CHE 480 (Special Topics in Analytical Chemistry: Electroanalytical Techniques)
  • CHE 490 (Statistical Analysis of Data)
  • HON 225 (Cosmos)
  • LSP 120 (Mathematical and Technological Literacy I)
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.

Service and Professional Activities
  • Chemistry Personnel Committee
  • Chemistry Graduate Committee
  • Tenure Appeal Board
  • CSH Personnel Committee
  • Evaluator for journal articles, grants in the field of impact geochemistry
Professional Society Memberships
  • American Chemical Society
  • American Geophysical Society​