SRHU Students Showcase Innovation at ByteVerse 1.0 AI Hackathon Event

Published on: March 24, 2026

Students from the School of Science & Technology (SST), Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU), participated in ByteVerse 1.0 – Building the AI-Driven Digital Universe, held on 19–20 March 2026 at The Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India (ICFAI) University, Dehradun. The national-level event brought together young innovators to develop technology-driven solutions addressing contemporary challenges through artificial intelligence and digital tools.

The competition began with an online Round-1 presentation submission via the Unstop platform, where teams presented their ideas and proposed solutions. After successfully clearing the initial screening round, a four-member team from SST, SRHU qualified for the final 24-hour offline hackathon round conducted at ICFAI University. The team represented SRHU in a highly competitive environment where participants were required to build practical and impactful digital solutions within a limited timeframe.

Team Vajra from SST presented an AI-driven software solution, demonstrating strong technical skills, creativity, and a thoughtful approach to problem-solving. Their project focused on developing a practical and efficient solution with potential social relevance. The team members included Mr. Shubham Gangari, Mr. Saurabh Kaintura, Ms. Anshika Bijalwan, and Mr. Akshat Gairola, all third-year B.Tech students of the School of Science & Technology.

The hackathon concluded with a valedictory ceremony celebrating innovation in AI-driven digital solutions and recognizing participants for their contributions toward building scalable and socially impactful technological applications. The participation of SST students reflected the university’s commitment to encouraging innovation, collaborative learning, and real-world problem-solving among aspiring technologists.

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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.