Education
Ph.D. Security Studies, 2017, Kansas State University (KSU), Manhattan, KS
M.A. International Relations, 2012, Webster University, St Louis, MO
Graduate Certificate in Strategic Studies, 2012, U.S. Army Command and General Staff College (CGSC), Fort Leavenworth, KS
B.A. Political & Legal Studies, 2009, University of Abomey-Calavi, Republic of Benin
Professional Experience
Sep 2025 - Present: Associate Professor of Security Studies, New Jersey City University, Jersey City, NJ
Sep 2019 - Aug 2025: Assistant Professor of Security Studies, New Jersey City University, Jersey City, NJ
June 2020 - Present: Program Coordinator, Doctor of Science in Civil Security, New Jersey City University, Jersey City, NJ
May 2020 - Present: Founder & Executive President (Unpaid, Volunteer), Echelle-Benin, Nonprofit Student Empowerment Organization, Cotonou (Benin)
Aug 2018 - May 2019: Visiting Professor of Security Studies, University of Kentucky, Patterson School of Diplomacy & International Commerce, Lexington, KY
Jan 2019 - May 2019: Adjunct Faculty in Security Studies, American University, School of International Service, Online Programs
Aug 2016 - July 2018: Instructor of Political Science,Kansas State University (K-Sate), Manhattan, KS
Aug 2014 - May 2016: Graduate Teaching Assistant, Political Science Dept, K-State, Manhattan, KS
Aug 2012 - Jan 2020: Reserve (Equivalent) Army Officer, Benin Armed Forces, Republic of Benin (West Africa)
Advisor to the Benin Chief of Defense Staff. Remote position while completing academic studies in the U.S.
Jan 1995 - Aug 2012: Active-Duty Army Officer, Benin Armed Forces, Republic of Benin (West Africa)
June 2012 - Aug 2012: Interim Chief of Staff to the Commanding General of the Benin Army, Cotonou, Benin
April 2008 - June 2011: Military Instructor, Benin Officer Academy
July 2007 - Mar 2008: Logistics Staff Officer, Benin Army HQ
Sep 2003 - July 2004: United Nations Peacekeeping Officer, Liberia (West Africa)
July 2006 - Dec 2006: Interim Battalion Commander, 1st Airborne Battalion, Benin Army
Jan 2002 - July 2007: Commander Logistics Company, 1st Airborne Battalion, Benin Army
Jan 1995 - Mar 1999: Deputy and Acting Section Chief, National Firefighting Department, Benin Army
Selected Professional Training
Army Command & Staff Course, 2011-2012, U.S. Army Command and General Staff College (CGSC), Fort Leavenworth, KS
Seminar on the Legal Aspects of Combating Terrorism, 2009, U.S. Defense Institute for International Legal Studies, New Port, RI
Peace Support Operations Logistics Course, 2010, International Peace Support Training Center, Kenya
Logistics Company Commander Course, 2007, Logistikschule der Bundeswehr, Garlstedt, Germany.
Officer Cadet Course, 1999 – 2001, Offizierschule des Heeres; Logistikschule der Bundeswehr, Germany.