J\u2019pura Astrals, has achieved international acclaim by reaching the finals in the prestigious \u201cA Shared Space For A Better Future\u201d competition. Competing under the Creative Design of Space Experiment category, the team\u2019s innovative project on the effects of space radiation on plant growth in microgravity earned them a place among the top 15 teams worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The competition, sponsored by leading institutions such as the Chinese Society of Astronautics and Beijing Institute of Technology, promotes cutting-edge research in space exploration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The J\u2019pura Astrals were awarded the Silver Award, Best Poster Award, and Best Instructor Award at the final round held in Hong Kong from August 11-13, underscoring their outstanding contributions to the field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The team includes:
Ms. Dinithi Dissanayaka
Mr. Pavith Amarasinghe
Mr. Chamika Wijesinghe
Ms. O. T. Weerasinghe
Mr. D. A. Mallawarchchi
Ms. T.A.G.K. Thenuwara<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We commend and congratulate Prof. M. L. C. Attygalle and the three outstanding undergraduates, D.A.D.D. Dissanayake, C.S. Wijesinghe and T.A.G.K. Thenuwara, from the Department of Physics, along with their dedicated teammates, for securing 2nd place in the 2024 International Scientific and Space Science Payload (ISSSP) Competition held at the Chinese University of Hong Kong.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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