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Isaac John Joseph
Isaac John Joseph (born 23 August 2023), also known as Dr. Isaac John Joseph (HC), is an Indian child prodigy from Kerala. He is widely recognised for extraordinary early cognitive development, exceptional memory, rapid visual and auditory recognition skills, and achieving numerous national and international record recognitions at an exceptionally young age.
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| Born | 23 August 2023, Kannur, Kerala, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Known for | Child prodigy, early cognitive achievements, world record recognitions |
| Parents | Dr. Roshan Joseph John (father) Treesa Xavier (mother) |
| Relatives | Nanma Ann Joseph (sister) |
| Residence | Koothuparamba, Kannur district, Kerala, India |
| Honours | Honorary Doctorate (Extraordinary Achievement) |
He is among the youngest individuals in India to receive an honorary doctorate and to secure more than 36 national and international recognitions before the age of two.
Early life and medical history
Isaac John Joseph was born in Kannur, Kerala, India. He was born prematurely at 33 weeks of gestation and required approximately two weeks of care in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), including ventilator support. Despite early medical challenges, he made a steady recovery and subsequently demonstrated advanced developmental milestones.
Family background
Isaac is the son of Dr. Roshan Joseph John, a pediatrician at Christuraj Hospital in Koothuparamba, Kannur district, and Treesa Xavier, a biomedical engineer.
His paternal lineage belongs to the Mannakuzhiyil family of Ayiroor, while his maternal family traces its roots to the Powathil Kanarikavunkal family of Changanacherry. He has an elder sister, Nanma Ann Joseph.
Cognitive abilities
By the age of two, Isaac demonstrated cognitive abilities significantly advanced for his age group. Documented and recorded demonstrations include:
- Identification of 114 national flags
- Identification of 100 automobile logos
- Naming 25 musical instruments in under one minute
- Recognition of space and celestial objects
- Identification of geometric shapes
- Recognition of Indian political leaders
- Identification of alphabets and numbers
These achievements were verified by multiple record organisations.
Records and recognitions
World records
Isaac John Joseph has been recognised by several international record institutions, including:
- Arabian World Records
- Prestigious Book of World Records
- Orient Book of World Records
- Paramount Achievement Book of World Records
- Global Book of Excellence Records
- International Book of Records
- Time World Records
- European Records Book
- America Book of Records
- World Excellence Book of Records
National records
Awards and honours
International awards
- Camel International Award
- International Humanity Service Award
- Universal Human Dignity Award
- Helen Keller Empowerment Award
- Humanity Guardian Award
- Time International Award
- ABR Icon Award
National awards
- Heart of Humanity Award
- Padma Shri Gaurav Sammaan
- Star of the Globe Award
- Well Being Achiever Award
- Rising Bharat Star Award
- Rashtriya Atal Gaurav Sammaan
- Rashtriya Seva Ratna
- Planet Pride Award
- Global Lifeline Award
- Salute to Work Award
- Voice of Change Award
- International Star Award
- Vishwa Ratna Sammaan
- Adarsh Ratna Sammaan
- Global Prestigious Award
- Bhartiya Ratna Sammaan
- Rashtriya Prathibha Sammaan
- Rashtriya Prathistha Puraskaar
- Uttam Bharat Puraskaar – Young National Icon Award
Honorary doctorate
Isaac John Joseph was conferred an Honorary Doctorate in Extraordinary Achievement by the Global Human Rights Trust (GHRT), in association with Asian International University, Manipur, an institution recognised by the University Grants Commission.
Public recognition
His achievements have been officially documented and published by organisations such as the International Book of Records and the India Book of Records, along with public announcements through digital and social media platforms.
Personal life
Isaac currently resides with his family in Koothuparamba, Kannur district, Kerala, India.