Successful Personality and Professional Development Program Empowers Computer Science and Engineering Students

Published on: May 11, 2024

Successful Personality and Professional Development Program Empowers Computer Science and Engineering Students

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering, HSST hosted the Personality and Professional Development Program on 08th May 2024 from 09:40 AM to 10:40 AM at Aryabhatt-I. Ms. Vaishali Gupta led the coordination efforts, while Ms. Garima Kapoor served as the keynote speaker. The event aimed to facilitate personal growth and career success by exploring self-awareness, interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and resilience. It provided participants, including 76 students from BCA Ist A & B.Tech Ist Year, with essential tools for professional advancement. Throughout the program, students actively engaged in various activities, demonstrating their eagerness to learn about interpersonal skills. The sessions were designed to challenge participants to enhance their communication skills through effective strategies. Not only did the event test participants’ skills, but it also fosteredcamaraderie and enthusiasm among students. Its primary goal was to instil effective interpersonal skills in students to prepare them for their future endeavours. Special thanks go to Ms. Vaishali Gupta for her coordination efforts and Dr. Pramod Kumar for his support and guidance throughout the event.

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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.