Rakesh kumar upadhyay
Nationality: Indian
Born: 1 March 1990
Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
Occupation: Professor, Researcher, Dholak Player, Bodybuilder
Known for: Most Dynamic & Versatile Professor of India, Education, Fitness & Music
Education:
B.Tech (EEE)
M.Tech (Control Systems)
PhD (Pursuing)
Alma mater:
Northern India Engineering College, Lucknow
National Institute of Technology Patna
National Institute of Technology Jalandhar
Position:
Professor (Various Engineering Institutions)
Field: Electronics & Communication Engineering
Years active: 2014–present
Achievements:
GATE 2012 (AIR 2616, 98 percentile)
Multiple Awards & World Records
Rakesh Kumar Upadhyay is an Indian professor, researcher, dholak player, and bodybuilder. He is widely recognized as the "Most Dynamic and Versatile Professor of India" for his contributions to education, fitness, and cultural arts.
Early Life
Rakesh Kumar Upadhyay was born on 1 March 1990 in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. His father, Hemant Kumar Upadhyay, served as an administrative officer in the Irrigation Department, and his mother, Indu Devi, is a homemaker.
He completed his early education at Saraswati Shishu Mandir, Gorakhpur. From a young age, he showed interest in academics, fitness, dholak playing, and shooting.
Education
Rakesh began his engineering studies in 2007 at Northern India Engineering College, Lucknow, where he pursued a Bachelor of Technology in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and graduated in 2011 with 73.7%.
In 2012, he qualified the GATE examination without coaching, securing an All India Rank of 2616 with 98 percentile. He later completed his Master of Technology in Control Systems from National Institute of Technology Patna in 2014 with 72.01%.
Currently, he is pursuing his PhD in the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at National Institute of Technology Jalandhar under the Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme Phase-II.
Career
Rakesh Kumar Upadhyay has over 7–8 years of teaching experience in various government and private engineering institutions in Gorakhpur, including Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology.
As a professor, he focuses on inspiring students, building confidence, and encouraging holistic development beyond academics.
Other Interests
Apart from academics, he is a skilled dholak player and a dedicated bodybuilder. Without formal training or gym memberships, he has developed his fitness through self-discipline and consistency.
His interest in music reflects a strong connection to Indian cultural traditions.
Awards and Recognition
Rakesh Kumar Upadhyay has received multiple national and international awards and holds several world records. He has been recognized with the title:
- Most Dynamic / Versatile Professor of the Nation
Personal Life
Rakesh Kumar Upadhyay follows a disciplined lifestyle combining academics, fitness, and music. His work aims to inspire young individuals to pursue excellence in multiple fields.
Vision
His mission is to transform education by integrating knowledge, discipline, fitness, and creativity, encouraging students to become well-rounded individuals.
See also
- Education in India
- National Institute of Technology