Session on Code of Conduct at SST, SRHU

Published on: October 11, 2025

Session on Code of Conduct at SST, SRHU

The School of Science & Technology (SST), Swami Rama Himalayan University, organized a Session on “Code of Conduct” for all faculty and staff members on 11th October 2025 at the Centre of Excellence, First Floor, SST Building. The session, conducted by Prof. (Dr.) Pramod Kumar, Dean, SST, began at 11:00 AM with the objective of reinforcing institutional discipline, ethics, and professionalism among all members of the School.

In his address, Dean Sir emphasized the importance of punctuality, adherence to institutional guidelines, and maintaining integrity and accountability in professional responsibilities. He highlighted that cooperation, mutual respect, and ethical behavior are essential to fostering a positive and harmonious work environment. The session also underlined the significance of faculty and staff serving as role models for students by upholding honesty, dedication, and teamwork in their conduct.

Faculty and staff members actively participated in the interactive discussion, sharing thoughts and experiences on maintaining a respectful and value-driven institutional culture. The session successfully reinforced SST’s commitment to creating an environment of ethical responsibility and professional excellence, encouraging everyone to contribute positively to the University’s vision and mission.

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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.