Remarkable Sri Lankan Scientists The World Knows But We Don’t

By Sajani Wickramasinghe – Contributor

Many of us are well aware of Newton, Einstein, Curie and Hawkings, and their contributions to science. But how much do we know about the eminent scientists that Sri Lanka has produced?

Most recently, a Sri Lankan scientist at Harvard University, Dr. Ranga Dias, and his colleague, Dr. Isaac Silvera, made headlines when they created metallic hydrogen, in what has been called a ‘breakthrough in physics’. A year ago, another Sri Lankan, Dr. Nipuni Palliyaguru, was part of the team that succeeded in detecting gravitational waves, confirming renowned physicist Albert Einstein’s century-old theory of General Relativity.
Sri Lankans have, in fact, been making contributions to science for many, many years. Here, we take a look at some of the more well-renowned Sri Lankan intellectuals who have made their mark on the world of science, and made this country proud.

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