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Workshop and Project Exhibition on Product Development Lifecycle organized by SST, SRHU

Published on: January 3, 2026

The Creative Cell of the School of Science & Technology (SST), Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU), successfully organized a Workshop and Project Exhibition on “Product Development Lifecycle: From Concept to Market” on 3rd January 2026 at the Visvesvaraya Auditorium, SST, SRHU. The event witnessed the active participation of 60 students from various engineering disciplines. The program commenced at 11:30 AM with an engaging workshop session focusing on the end-to- end product development lifecycle, covering key stages from ideation and design to development, validation, and market readiness. The session highlighted structured and systematic approaches to transforming innovative ideas and academic projects into scalable, real-world software products. Emphasis was laid on bridging the gap between academic learning and industry practices, encouraging students to adopt a product-oriented mindset. Following the workshop, a Project Exhibition was organized, providing students with a platform to
showcase their innovative concepts, prototypes, and academic projects. The exhibition enabled participants to demonstrate their creativity, technical expertise, and problem-solving skills while receiving constructive feedback from faculty members and peers. The event was thoughtfully designed to foster innovation, collaboration, and experiential learning among engineering students. The enthusiastic participation and interactive discussions made the workshop and exhibition highly engaging and insightful. Overall, the program significantly contributed to enhancing students’ understanding of product development processes and their application in real-world scenarios.

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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.