In an extraordinary academic achievement, 12-year-old Soborno Isaac Bari, the son of Bangladeshi immigrants, is set to join New York University (NYU) next year to further his studies in mathematics and physics. Recently, he graduated from Malverne High School in just two years, becoming the youngest graduate of the Long Island school with a 98 GPA on a 100-point scale.
Early signs of genius
Soborno’s parents, Rashidul and Shaheda Bari, first recognized his remarkable intelligence at a very young age. By the age of 2, Soborno had already mastered the periodic table and could solve complex math, physics, and chemistry problems. His early academic prowess led to a letter of appreciation from former US President Barack Obama in 2020.
The youngest professor
Not only a prodigy in academics, Soborno is also the world’s youngest professor, having lectured at various colleges and universities since the age of 7. He skipped the 12th grade after completing his studies through the ninth grade, thanks to his advanced knowledge and understanding of his subjects.
Beyond academics
Soborno’s talents extend beyond the classroom. He has enrolled in non-degree classes at several prestigious institutions, including NYU, Stony Brook University, the City University of New York, and Brooklyn College. Additionally, he is skilled in painting, debating, and playing the piano.
Soborno’s parents recall numerous incidents from his childhood that indicated his exceptional abilities. Rashidul Bari, a physics teacher, shared an early memory: “My wife was his teacher at the time. One day, she was teaching him simple arithmetic, and he not only grasped it quickly but began asking complex questions like, ‘If one plus one is two, what is n plus n?’”
Initially, Rashidul thought such abstract thinking was normal for a child, but his professor advised him to pay serious attention to Soborno’s unique abilities, recognizing the rarity of such talent at such a young age.
A Bright future ahead
Soborno Isaac Bari is set to join NYU in the fall of next year, with ambitions to begin a doctoral program. His parents are immensely proud of his achievements and look forward to the remarkable contributions he will make in the fields of mathematics and physics.
