Abraham Wolcott

Visting Research Professor

Professor Wolcott is a physical chemist interested in the surface chemistry of bulk and nanoscale materials. Over the last 20 years, Dr. Wolcott has researched numerous materials including CdSe, CdTe, PbSe, ZnO, TiO2, WO3, Gold and carbon-based nanomaterials. Currently, his main focus is on the surface chemistry of diamond and the sensing properties of the nitrogen vacancy (NV) center. The NV Center is a quantum bit capable of NMR-like detection using an optical microscope. At City College, Dr. Wolcott collaborates with Prof Carlos Meriles in Physics along with a cast of colleagues in the United States and abroad. Prof. Wolcott also investigates the use of next generation teaching tools, including the use of virtual reality and extended reality in science and engineering courses. For those interested in using the VR tools please contact him directly.

Main Affiliation

Chemistry and Biochemistry

Additional Departments/Affiliated Programs

Physics

Areas of Expertise/Research

  • Nanotechnology
  • Fundamental Research in Materials Science
  • Surface Science
  • Nanomaterials
  • X-ray absorption spectroscopy
  • Synchrotron science

Building

CDI

Office

1.368

Email

awolcott@ccny.cuny.edu

Website

Abraham Wolcott