Dilruwan Shanaka, Master Student in Astrophysics
Dilruwan Shanaka studies violent cosmos during his Master 2 internship at the Institut de Planétologie et d’Astrophysique de Grenoble (IPAG, CNRS).
Here is his testimony as an international student in France.
Throughout human history, there have always been remarkable explorers. People are typically inquisitive and want to know the how and why behind what we observe. So humans end up exploring and gathering information, and what better quest than delving into the depths of the Universe? That is where the unknowns, the 'truth', the ultimate frontier lies. Astronomy and astrophysics is the science that seeks to explain everything that we observe in the Universe.
My name is Dilruwan shanaka. I study about violent Cosmos. Currently, I am working for my Master 2 internship at the Institut de Planétologie et d’Astrophysique de Grenoble (IPAG, CNRS) and I am studying X-ray properties of an intriguing source in our own Galaxy. I have been in France for two years now. Back in 2019, I was awarded the prestigious QMaster fellowship from French National Research Agency through the program ”Investment for future” to study Physics and Astrophysics from University of Strasbourg . Science in France has a secure place in the classical canon of the history of science. Dated back in 1666 to the Académie des Sciences, founded by Louis XIV and Jean-Baptiste Colbert, since then achievements in science in France have been significant through all areas.
I was also fortunate enough to be exposed to such cutting edge Research in Astrophysics during my stay in Strasbourg and Grenoble.
Having lived in two french regions, Grand Est and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, my spare time was filled with visits around France, Germany and especially the Grenoble french Alps . I've been passionate about digital art in my whole life. I love street/nature photography, cinematography, and writing .
When it comes to art, not surprisingly, France is thus an ideal place for myself.
Its churches and palaces, châteaux and fortresses, museums and galleries are a treasure trove waiting to be explored in future.
Finally, my long term goal is to become an Educator to bring Astronomy and Science enrichment opportunities to youth in remote, underserved towns and villages in Sri Lanka.
What about you ?
To find more information about the Université de Strasbourg, click here.
Interested in the IPAG institute ? Follow this link.
Interested in the CNRS, please visit http://www.cnrs.fr/en
To learn more about the French National Research Agency (ANR) click here, and about the QMAT Graduate school here
If you wish to contact Dilruwan Shanaka, visit his Linkedin profile
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