Dajena Tomco

Dajena Tomco is an Associate Professor at Wayne State University, affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences' Department of Chemistry. She has been actively teaching since at least 2023, covering foundational and advanced chemistry topics across multiple academic terms.

Education:

• B.Sc. in Chemistry, Wayne State University (2008)
• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Wayne State University (2014)

Research and Teaching Focus: Her work centers on chemical education, biochemistry, and the intersection of inorganic chemistry with biological systems, particularly metals in biology. She emphasizes accessible pedagogy for diverse student groups, including engineering students.

Teaching Responsibilities: Courses include General Chemistry I/II (CHM1100/1140), General, Organic and Biochemistry (CHM1060), Survey of Biochemistry (CHM5600), and Structure and Function of Biomolecules (CHM7600), taught in Fall, Spring-Summer, and Winter terms from 2023 to 2025.