Hi, I’m Kalyan, a PhD student working on particle accelerator physics at the University of Colorado Denver and SLAC. I’ve been invited to present my research at IPAC 2026 in France, one of the biggest conferences in my field.
This is a huge opportunity for my career — but as an international student without funding or a stipend, I simply can’t afford the travel, registration, or stay. I work multiple jobs just to cover basic living expenses while continuing my research.
Our small team studies how intense electron beams interact with the quantum vacuum the same physics that shaped the early universe. Sharing this work on a global stage is incredibly important for my growth and for our project.
If you’re able to help, even a little, it would mean the world to me.
Thank you for supporting a young scientist trying to represent his work and his community.
Kalyan