Darius Agoumba

Darius Agoumba is a Professor of Chemistry at Wayne State College. He specializes in research areas including biodiesel properties, direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) efficiency, and alternative uses of tropical vegetable oils. Additionally, he supports international students through cultural integration initiatives and advises the WSC Rotoract Club. Prior to his current role, he taught physics and chemistry at Benin's Military Academy.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Chemistry (Analytical Chemistry), University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa, 2004
• M.S. in Chemistry (Applied Chemistry), Delaware State University-Dover, 1999
• M.S. in Chemistry (Physical Chemistry), State University of Kharkov-USSR, 1990

Research & Professional Engagement: Agoumba has presented research at the Gordon Conference (ACS) and Nebraska Academy of Sciences (NEA), and contributed to Nebraska Renewable Energy Systems projects. He maintains memberships in the American Chemical Society (ACS) and Nebraska Academy of Sciences (NEA).

Advising & Community: Advisor to WSC's Rotoract Club and active member of Rotary International. His teaching focuses on general, analytical, and instrumental chemistry courses.