Gejla Toromani

Majoring in Biology, Premedical& Pre-Health Studies, Minoring in Molecular Biology
Miami University , Class of 2026
From Tirana, Albania

My name is Gejla Toromani. In case you're wondering where that hard-to-pronounce name comes from, let me cut it short and tell you that it's Albanian. So yes, now you know that I'm from a teeny-tiny country named like that. I am 100% committed to achieving my academic goals here at Miami, majoring in Biology and Pre-medical studies with a minor in Molecular Biology, hoping to become a cardiothoracic surgeon and a cancer researcher in that not-so-far-away future.

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Miami University

Gejla in the News

Congratulations for Completing the Constructive Dialogue Track 1!

Congratulations Gejla! The Office of Transformational and Inclusive Excellence (OTIE) is excited to share that you have met the requirements for the Constructive Dialogue Program - Track 1 badge. ...

April, 03 2025 - Verified by Miami University

Congratulations for Completing the Constructive Dialogue Program!

Congratulations Gejla! The Office of Transformational and Inclusive Excellence (OTIE) is excited to announce your completion of the Constructive Dialogue Program. This accomplishment shows your de...

April, 03 2025 - Verified by Miami University

Gejla Toromani Named To Dean's List at Miami University

Gejla Toromani was named to the Dean's list at Miami University for the 2023 fall semester. Miami University students who are ranked in the top twenty percent of undergraduate students within thei...

January, 15 2024 - Verified by Miami University

Gejla Toromani Named To Dean's List at Miami University

Gejla Toromani was named to the Dean's list at Miami University for the 2023 spring semester. Miami University students who are ranked in the top twenty percent of undergraduate students within th...

June, 06 2023 - Verified by Miami University

Gejla Toromani Named To Dean's List at Miami University

Gejla Toromani was named to the Dean's list at Miami University for the 2022-23 fall semester. Miami University students who are ranked in the top twenty percent of undergraduate students within th...

January, 26 2023 - Verified by Miami University

Achievements Added by Gejla

Gejla Toromani was recognized for earning a spot on the Dean's List

Ranked part of a top percentage of students; displayed a high level of academic excellence; demonstrated strong academic performance, showing a consistent level of hard work over months.

Fall 2022 - Fall 2023 - Added by Gejla

Gejla Toromani was recognized for an accomplishment

Member of the Honors College, hence having access to rigorous courses, funding for research, independent projects, study abroad options, personalized advising and preparation for graduate school and top fellowships.

Fall 2022 - Spring 2023 - Added by Gejla

Gejla Toromani was recognized for winning a scholarship

Awarded the following merit scholarships: International Educational Scholarship and the Redhawk Excellence Scholarship, both renewable for a four-year time span in case the minimum criteria is met.

Fall 2022 - Spring 2023 - Added by Gejla

Gejla Toromani was recognized for an accomplishment

Working as a researcher in the Department of Physics, conducting research on experimental condensed matter by making use of novel magnetic materials exhibiting; performing synthesis of magnetic materials by arc melting and high temperature annealing and sintering techniques; executing x-ray diffraction, magnetization, magneto-transport and several other techniques; exploring properties, such as coupled and decoupled magnetic and structural transitions, giant magnetocaloric effects, giant magnetoresistance, exchange bias effects, magnetic shape memory effects, high TC superconductivity and high performance permanent magnets.

Fall 2022 - Spring 2023 - Added by Gejla

Activities

Undergraduate Associates Program

Supported the primary instructor in developing and delivering course content, enhancing the learning experience for first-year students; assisted in the coordination and execution of course-related events, enhancing student engagement and fostering community.

Fall 2023 - Miami University

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Counseling Hotline and Student Outreach, M.U.

Provided immediate text-based support for individuals facing various crises, employing empathetic and effective communication; conducted assessments to identify high-risk situations and escalate to emergency services when required; recorded and maintained confidential information following ethical guidelines and legal requirements.

Summer 2023 - Spring 2024 - Miami University

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Undergraduate Research Forum

Link to the website: https://sites.miamioh.edu/undergraduate-research-forum/bi-01-magnetic-structural-and-magnetocaloric-properties-of-block-metals-and-transition-metals-alloys-for-self-controlled-hyperthermia/

Spring 2023 - Miami University

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National Residence Hall Honorary

President since December 2023 Provided strategic direction and successfully organized and executed diverse events and programs demonstrating organizational and logistical proficiency; represented NRHH at campus-wide meetings. Service Officer for the Fall 2023 semester Member of the Week

Fall 2022 - Spring 2024 - Miami University

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McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital

Student Volunteer

Miami University

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Taekwondo Club

Part of the university's Tae Kwon Do team, attending classes twice a week and performing in the Chuseok annual event.

Miami University

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Work Experience

Co-Facilitator for the Voices of Discovery Program at Center for American and World Cultures

Responsibilities include:
Weekly planning with a co-facilitator
Classroom facilitation
Reflection on your classroom facilitation
Recording attendance and grading
Bi-weekly, virtual, group check-in
Other minor administrative tasks

September 2023 - Present

Residence Assistant at Office of Residence Life

Serving as an RA for the Honors students living in Stonebridge Hall; assisting the Office of Residence Life in fostering growth and engaging in academic success, effective community engagement, intrapersonal development, and cultural competency.

August 2023 - Present

Tutor at Rinella Learning Center

Serving as a peer tutor for the following classes: BIO115, BIO116, CHM141, CHM142, STA261, FRE101, FRE102, FRE201, and FRE202.

February 2023 - May 2023

Projects + Publications

Exploiting the magnetocaloric properties of advanced materials in magnetic refrigeration and hyperthermia cancer treatment

The magnetocaloric effect refers to the heating or cooling of a magnetic material when placed in an external magnetic field. Recent studies showed that this property can be exploited in numerous applications including magnetic refrigeration and hyperthermia cancer treatment. While magnetic refrigeration technology is more energy efficient and environmentally friendly than the gas-based refrigeration systems, the hyperthermia cancer treatment is more effective and relatively much safer. For both applications, ferromagnetic materials with Curie temperatures near room temperature are desired. This research project is inspired by recent developments in magnetocaloric materials. By understanding the relationship between the magnetic properties of existing materials and their heating abilities, the study aims to advance the development of more efficient and effective materials for magnetic refrigeration and targeted hyperthermia cancer therapies. For this experimental research we will synthesize a series of Mn-based intermetallic compounds and investigate their magnetocaloric properties. The samples are prepared by arc-melting and annealing techniques. The crystalline properties of the samples will be determined by-x-ray diffraction measurements and the magnetic properties will be studied by performing various magnetization measurements.

April 2023 - Research Projects

What's going on in Sweden?

Researched on the gender equality situation in Sweden in 2020 and got published in the organization's online webpage and magazine.

September 2020 - Articles

Miami University Design Innovation Competition/ MUCAT

Built a head and neck massager that targets pressure points in people who suffer from migraines and chronic headaches.

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