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Good Governance

Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU) follows a strong and transparent governance framework that supports academic excellence, ethical leadership, and inclusive institutional development. The University is guided by statutory governing bodies comprising experienced academicians, administrators, and professionals who provide strategic oversight, ensure accountability, and maintain regulatory compliance. These bodies are responsible for formulating, approving, and monitoring the Institution Development Plan (IDP), which outlines the University’s long-term academic, research, infrastructure, healthcare, and community engagement priorities in alignment with its vision and social responsibilities.

The University academic and administrative leadership, oversees the effective implementation of the IDP through structured planning, performance monitoring, and continuous review. A collaborative, student-centric, and value-based academic environment is fostered through participatory governance, with active faculty involvement and continuous engagement with students and staff, strengthening institutional effectiveness and quality enhancement.

Key Governance Features:

  • Transparent and Accountable Leadership: Statutory bodies provide oversight, policy implementation, regulatory compliance, and monitoring of the Institution Development Plan.
  • Participatory Decision-Making: Inclusive involvement of faculty, students, and staff through academic councils, committees, and feedback mechanisms
  • Ethical and Inclusive Culture: Strong commitment to integrity, equity, diversity, and academic freedom.
  • Strategic Academic and Research Governance: Governance structures guide curriculum innovation, responsible research, interdisciplinary development, and IDP-aligned growth.
  • Student-Centric Approach: Open communication channels support continuous improvement in academic and administrative practices.
  • Social Responsibility and Community Engagement:Governance enables healthcare education, outreach activities, and regional development initiatives aligned with institutional goals.

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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.