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The Vice Chancellor

Dr Rajendra Dobhal FNASc

The Vice Chancellor of SRHU is a known Intellectual Property (IP) Professional, and Chairman of National Academy of Sciences India, (Uttarakhand Chapter).

Formerly, he served as the Director, Strategic Planning Research and Development, SRHU after superannuating from the post of the Director General, Uttarakhand Council of Science & Technology, Govt. of Uttarakhand.

He has held many other positions during his carrier including Chairman and Managing Director of National Research Development Corporation, Govt. of India; Director and Senior Scientific Advisor (Biotechnology); Director, Space Application Centre; Director, Science Education & Research Centre, Dept. of Science & Technology, Govt. of Uttarakhand. He was also Technical Advisor to the Director General and Scientific Officer to the Director General at the Madhya Pradesh State Council of Science & Technology, Govt. of Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal.

A fellow of the National Academy of Sciences, India, he is a Council Member of UGC- Department of Atomic Energy Research Centre, Govt. of India; Counsellor Mountain Initiative; Member of Global Technology Watch Group; and a member various other committees of the Govt. of India and other bodies.

He has the credit of shaping the Science & Technology infrastructure in Uttarakhand and establishing AI based Science City, Fifth in India.

Dr Dobhal, a widely travelled scientist, has monitored over 425 research & development projects and has contributed 45 technical reports, 15 books and 175 research papers in national and international journals.

He has several awards to his credit including the Royal Australian Chemical Institute Award, International Commonwealth Youth Silver Award, Uttarakhand Ratna, Uttarakhand Gaurav and Pride of Uttarakhand.

MESSAGE FROM

Vice Chancellor

SRHU SHAPING THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION AND INNOVATION

With 66% of its population under 35, India stands at the threshold of transformation. By 2047, our higher education system must not only equip young minds with knowledge but also drive innovation, research, and entrepreneurship to position India as a global leader.

At SRHU, we are deeply aligned with this national vision. We are building not just a university, but a vibrant ecosystem that nurtures curiosity, encourages critical thinking, and empowers students to become change-makers. In line with NEP 2020, we offer programs designed to meet the evolving needs of a dynamic world.

I invite aspirants to join SRHU’s thriving community—where education is not just about degrees, but about shaping a future of innovation, excellence, and global impact.

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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.