John C. Wright

John C. Wright is the Andreas C. Albrecht Professor of Chemistry at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he conducts groundbreaking research in Coherent Multidimensional Spectroscopy (CMDS). His work bridges quantum mechanics and materials science, developing optical analogues of multidimensional NMR to study molecular and material dynamics.

• Education: B.S. (1965) from Union College, Ph.D. (1970) from Johns Hopkins University

Research Focus: Dr. Wright's group pioneers mixed frequency/time domain CMDS using sub-femtosecond lasers to probe quantum superposition states in molecules and materials. Their innovations include nonlinear methods like MENS, MEPS, SIVE, DOVE, and TRIVE four-wave mixing, with applications spanning protein interactions, quantum dot dynamics, and perovskite material characterization.

Scientific Contributions: Recent publications highlight advancements in 2D perovskite characterization, Floquet state spectroscopy, and open-source tools like WrightTools and WrightSim. His work enables precise measurement of strain, defects, and electronic properties in advanced materials.

Laboratory & Outreach: The Wright Group actively develops open-source software solutions and investigates quantum interference phenomena in transition metal dichalcogenides. Their research provides foundational insights for coherent control of electron transfer and structural analysis of complex materials.