Faculty Development Workshop on AI Integration in Higher Education Held at SRHU

Published on: May 20, 2025

Faculty Development Workshop on AI Integration in Higher Education Held at SRHU

The School of Management Studies (SMS) at Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU) successfully organized a one-day Faculty Development Workshop on the theme ‘Empowering Faculties with AI: Teaching, Curriculum, Assessment & Delivery Transformation’ on Monday, May 19, 2025, at the BC Roy Auditorium. The workshop aimed to equip educators with the necessary tools and insights to effectively integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into pedagogy, curriculum design, assessments, and student engagement, aligning academic practices with the evolving demands of 21st-century learning.

The event began with the ceremonial lamp lighting and was graced by distinguished dignitaries including Dr. Prakash Keshaviya, Dr. Ashok Deorari, Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Dr. Daljeet Singh, Mr. A.P. Parigi, Prof. Taruna Gautam, and heads of various academic units. The facilitator of the workshop, Dr. Nalin Jha—Vice President, Academy Operations at FivD—was felicitated for his contributions to educational technology. The sessions were anchored by Ms. Ekta Rao, Assistant Professor, SMS.

Over 50 faculty members from diverse disciplines such as medicine, nursing, management, yoga, biosciences, and pharmaceutical sciences actively participated, fostering interdisciplinary engagement. Dr. Jha led the technical sessions, combining theoretical insights with hands-on exposure to AI tools like adaptive learning platforms, content generators, and virtual teaching assistants. He further explored AI’s role in curriculum personalization, automated assessments, and lecture delivery, while also addressing ethical considerations surrounding data privacy and algorithmic bias.

The workshop concluded with a valedictory address by Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Dr. Rajendra Dobhal, who emphasized the importance of continuous upskilling and praised SMS for its proactive approach. Dr. Som Juyal, Vice Principal, SMS, delivered the vote of thanks, reaffirming SRHU’s commitment to innovation and academic excellence. The workshop underscored SRHU’s forward-looking vision of fostering a digitally empowered teaching community.

Workshop on AI Integration
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International Endowed Chair Professor

Prof Rakesh Kumar

Prof Rakesh Kumar is the Founder and President of the Breast Cancer in Young Women Foundation (USA), dedicated to vaddressing the distinct issues affecting young women with breast cancer. He also serves as the International Endowed Chair Professor at the Cancer Research Institute of the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences. Additionally, he holds adjunct professorships at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and Virginia Commonwealth University.

Dr Kumar earned his Ph.D. from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in 1984 and began his research career at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in January 1986. From 1988 to 2017, he held various academic and leadership positions —including faculty member, tenured professor, distinguished professor, endowed chair, department chair, and research leader—at esteemed institutions such as Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. From 2017 to 2022, he served as the National Chair for Cancer Research for the Government of India and as a distinguished professor, continuing his innovative work in breast cancer research.

With nearly 40 years of research and professional experience, Dr. Kumar has made conceptual contributions to the field of cancer research (h-index 108, citations >50,000). He has authored over 325 peer-reviewed publications, edited or co-edited nine books, and delivered 290 invited lectures worldwide. His work has been featured on the covers of 18 major cancer journals and has been highlighted in institutional research reports of the MD Anderson Cancer Center.

A passionate educator and mentor, Dr. Kumar has guided 67 trainees throughout his career. He serves on the editorial boards of multiple leading cancer journals and has served on the editorial boards of 21 top cancer journals. His global reputation is further demonstrated by his participation in about 100 peer-review panels for cancer research funding in the US and internationally over the past 28 years.

Dr. Kumar's innovative research has earned him numerous prestigious honors, including the Hinkle Society Faculty Award at Penn State University (1994), the Dalla/Fort Worth Living Legend Faculty Achievement Award in Basic Sciences (2004), the Ranbaxy Research Award (2006), and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Association of Indian Scientists in Cancer Research (2013), among others. Dr. Kumar's pioneering research continues to have a profound influence on the fields of oncology and breast cancer, opening up new opportunities for biomedical scientists and trainees worldwide.