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Report on Selection Drive for IEEE SRHU Student Branch Leadership

Published on: November 28, 2024

On 28th November 2024, the IEEE SRHU Student Branch successfully conducted its leadership selection drive to appoint students to key positions within the organization. This event was an important step toward reinforcing the branch’s mission of promoting technical excellence, innovation, and student engagement across the university. The drive was meticulously planned to evaluate each candidate’s leadership qualities, technical understanding, communication abilities, and vision for the future of the IEEE branch at SRHU.

A total of 12 candidates participated in the selection process, vying for various leadership roles. The evaluation process involved vision presentations and interactive Q&A sessions, which allowed the panel to assess the candidates’ readiness to take on responsibility, their strategic thinking, and their grasp of IEEE’s core values. Each participant demonstrated a strong commitment to the spirit of innovation and technical advancement, and brought forth ideas that reflected their passion for student-led initiatives.

The event culminated in the successful selection of a new and enthusiastic leadership team. Key positions such as Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, Webmaster, Event Coordinator, Media and Public Relations Head, Partnership Head, Treasurer, Quality Head, and Advisor were filled by individuals who exhibited outstanding leadership potential and alignment with the branch’s objectives. The results were officially announced on 30th November 2024, marking the completion of the leadership transition.

With a dynamic and capable team in place, the IEEE SRHU Student Branch is well-positioned to reach new milestones in its journey of fostering technical learning and collaborative growth among students. The selection drive not only strengthened the foundation of the branch but also reaffirmed its commitment to empowering student leaders who can shape the future of technology-driven education and innovation at SRHU.

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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.