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Shaveen De Mel (’24), a graduate of The ����aa����’s biology program, has gained international recognition for his original research. After an intensive six-month evaluation process, De Mel’s research was published earlier this year in Nature Scientific Reports, a prominent peer-reviewed journal. It has also been featured on the National Institutes of Health website for its innovative contributions.

The article is titled, “Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Magnolia alba leaf extracts and evaluating their antimicrobial, anticancer, antioxidant, and photocatalytic properties.” De Mel describes the silver nanoparticles he studied as exhibiting “remarkable therapeutic potential, offering several advantages over conventional methods.”

De Mel explored the various medical properties of these particles, becoming the first TMU biology student to lead original experimental research from beginning to end, as a primary author, in under two years. During this time, his research earned significant recognition, winning awards at the 46th and 47th annual West Coast Biological Sciences Undergraduate Research conferences.

De Mel is optimistic about the future possibilities that may come from his research. He said, “By establishing this foundation, we’ve paved the way for further scientific exploration to translate these findings into practical pharmaceutical products that could significantly enhance the quality of human life.”