Report on Tech Vision – IEEE Day Celebration 2024

Published on: October 4, 2024

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the Himalayan School of Science and Technology (HSST), Swami Rama Himalayan University, celebrated IEEE Day with a special event titled Tech Vision on 4th October 2024. Organized by IEEE student members, the event aimed to foster a spirit of innovation, technical creativity, and engagement with emerging technologies. It brought together students, faculty, and guests in an inspiring atmosphere that celebrated engineering excellence.

The event was inaugurated by Dr. Pramod Kumar, Principal of HSST, who was joined by Mr. Harvinder Malhotra, Professor of Practice, and Mr. Ashish Gupta, Manager, C-PACE. Their presence and motivational words encouraged the students to embrace modern technological challenges and develop practical, transformative solutions for real-world issues. The dignitaries emphasized the importance of creativity and analytical thinking in today’s fast-evolving digital landscape.

Two main competitions formed the core of Tech Vision: Ingenious Mind and Canvas of Creativity. Ingenious Mind was a problem-solving contest designed to test participants’ ability to think critically and propose innovative, feasible solutions to current challenges. Meanwhile, Canvas of Creativity gave students an opportunity to explore the world of digital design using Canva, producing visually compelling and meaningful content that combined aesthetics with communication.

A total of 51 participants took part in the event, showcasing their skills, enthusiasm, and collaborative spirit. The winners and runners-up of both competitions were felicitated with certificates and mementos in recognition of their efforts. Additionally, all volunteers who contributed to the event’s smooth execution were appreciated and presented with certificates of acknowledgment.

Tech Vision served as an excellent platform to blend competition with collaboration, sparking innovation and reinforcing the role of engineering in shaping the future. The celebration not only marked IEEE Day with significance but also strengthened the culture of technical exploration and creativity within the department.

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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.