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Building the Future: 3-Day Workshop on Hybrid Mobile App Development

Published on: April 5, 2025

The Himalayan School of Science & Technology organized a three-day workshop on Hybrid Mobile App Development using Flutter and React Native from 3rd to 5th April 2025. With the participation of 71 students, the workshop delivered an immersive, practice-driven learning experience focused on contemporary mobile application development techniques. It aimed to bridge the gap between theory and real-world application by enabling students to build cross-platform apps that function seamlessly on both Android and iOS devices.

The workshop opened with a comprehensive overview of hybrid frameworks and the advantages of using Flutter and React Native for developing modern mobile apps. Participants were introduced to foundational concepts in UI/UX design, widget structuring, and navigation systems. Under the mentorship of experienced facilitators, attendees worked on hands-on coding tasks and mini-projects that emphasized responsiveness, performance tuning, and clean code architecture. The collaborative learning environment encouraged active participation and real-time problem-solving, which significantly boosted the confidence and technical skills of the learners.

Led by Dr. Gaurav Sharma and Dr. Gunjan Chabbra from the Department of Computer Science & Engineering, the workshop seamlessly blended theoretical insights with practical implementation. One of the major highlights was the mentor-guided walkthroughs of real-world app development challenges, helping students internalize best practices in mobile programming. The sessions also covered integration techniques, API handling, and app deployment essentials, giving a rounded perspective on end-to-end development.

By the end of the workshop, participants had not only strengthened their foundation in hybrid mobile app development but also unlocked their creative potential to design user-centric digital solutions. The event marked a pivotal learning milestone, equipping attendees with future-ready skills to pursue academic and professional ventures in the mobile tech ecosystem. It was a step forward in cultivating the next generation of innovative app developers.

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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.