Data Analytics Training Program with IBM & ICT Academy organized at SST , SRHU

Published on: December 26, 2025

The School of Science & Technology, Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU), successfully organized an offline Data Analytics Training Program from 22nd to 26th December 2025 at the SST premises under a CSR initiative supported by IBM, in collaboration with ICT Academy. The program was conducted under the guidance of Prof. (Dr.) Pramod Kumar (SMIEEE, ACM, IETE), Dean, SST, SRHU, and Dr. Ashutosh Bhatt, Associate Professor, SST, SRHU, who highlighted the growing importance of data-driven decision-making and analytical skills in today’s industry. The inaugural session was graced by Prof. (Dr.) Pramod Kumar, Dr. Ashutosh Bhatt, Mr. Aditya (ICT Academy Representative), and Mr. Rohit Ranjan (Trainer), who shared insights on industry-oriented skill development and employability enhancement. The training sessions were delivered by Mr. Rohit Ranjan, a Power BI Developer and Corporate Trainer, whose hands-on and practice-oriented approach provided participants with real-world exposure to data analytics and business intelligence tools. The 26-hour offline training focused on Python, data-driven decision-making, and the application of analytics techniques to real-life scenarios, with highly interactive sessions that strengthened participants’ technical competencies. The program concluded successfully with active student participation, and the remaining 16 hours of training will be conducted in online mode to ensure continued learning and practical exposure. The entire program was smoothly coordinated under the supervision of the Single Point of Contact (SPOC), Dr. Ashutosh Bhatt, whose efforts ensured the effective execution of the training initiative.

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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.