Two Week Online National Level Faculty Development Program (FDP) on “Scilab” in collaboration with Spoken Tutorial, IIT Bombay

Published on: February 5, 2026

The School of Science & Technology, Swami Rama Himalayan University, organized Two Week Online National Level Faculty Development Program (FDP) on “Scilab” in collaboration with Spoken Tutorial, IIT Bombay, from 21st January 2026 to 05th February 2026. The FDP aimed to enhance faculty members’ skills in numerical computing, automation, simulation, and data analysis using the open-source software Scilab.

The program commenced with an inaugural session that introduced the objectives of the FDP and familiarized participants with the Spoken Tutorial learning platform and certification process. The FDP was structured to progress from basic to advanced concepts of Scilab, ensuring comprehensive learning through theoretical explanations and hands-on practice.

During the initial sessions, participants learned about Free and Open-Source Software (FOSS), installation procedures, basic expressions, variables, vector and matrix operations, and conditional programming. Subsequent sessions focused on scripting, functions, 2D plotting, file handling, and Xcos simulations. Advanced modules included numerical methods for solving equations, interpolation techniques, optimization using Karmarkar functions, digital signal processing, control systems, and toolbox development. The FDP also introduced integration of Scilab with external C and Python libraries, as well as interactive simulations using Xcos.

The program enabled faculty members to effectively utilize Scilab in teaching, research, and institutional tasks, thereby promoting efficiency and accuracy in computational work. A total of 28 faculty members from various departments participated in the FDP. The program successfully achieved its objectives by empowering participants with technical proficiency in Scilab and encouraging the adoption of open-source tools in academic environments.

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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.