Thepulee Wannakukorala, a student at the City School of Architecture, has made history as the youngest Sri Lankan researcher to have a scientific paper accepted and recognized by NASA.
Her groundbreaking 2020 study on Thermo Nano Cells drew the attention of key divisions within the space agency, leading to an official invitation to submit a follow-up paper and potentially paving the way for a future research role at NASA.
This outstanding achievement not only spotlights Sri Lankaâs youth on the global stage but also underscores the growing influence of interdisciplinary research led by emerging scientists in the region.
