Rakesh Kumar Upadhyay, aged 35, from Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India, is an exceptional individual whose life story blends academic brilliance with extraordinary physical strength and artistic talent. He has been officially recognized by the Genius Book of Records with the title “First Engineering Professor with the Highest Recognized Strength-Based World Records.”
Rakesh’s achievements stand out not just for their number, but for their diversity. As a professional Engineering Professor, he has created history by excelling in areas traditionally seen as unrelated—advanced engineering education, elite-level strength sports, and traditional Indian music. His world-record accomplishments include 248 punch strikes in one minute using one hand, recognized by the India Book of Records in 2019, and the Most Decline Knuckle Push-Ups in One Minute, acknowledged by the Bravo International Book of World Records in 2024. These records demand extreme endurance, precision, and mental focus.
Academically, Rakesh has an impressive educational foundation. He earned his M.Tech in Control Systems from NIT Patna in 2014, qualified GATE examinations in both 2012 and 2013, and achieved a 98 percentile in GATE 2012, reflecting his strong technical aptitude. Continuing his pursuit of excellence, he is currently undertaking a Visvesvaraya PhD in the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at NIT Jalandhar, contributing to advanced research and innovation.
Beyond academics and athletics, Rakesh is also a skilled Dholak player, showcasing his deep connection to Indian cultural heritage. His journey demonstrates that true success is multidimensional – where mind, body, and soul work in harmony.
Through relentless discipline, self-belief, and commitment, Rakesh Kumar Upadhyay has become an inspiration to educators, students, and fitness enthusiasts alike. His recognition by the Genius Book of Records celebrates not just records, but a mindset of limitless possibility.
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