A 15-year-old Belgian student, Laurent Simons, has amazed the world by completing a PhD in quantum physics.
According to a Flemish television network report, Laurent successfully defended his doctoral thesis this week at the University of Antwerp.
Laurent Simons is often referred to as “Belgium’s little Einstein” and has potentially become one of the youngest individuals in the world to earn a PhD in quantum physics, although no official global ranking system exists in this regard.
Reports indicate that Laurent began primary school at the age of four and completed his early education by the age of six. By the time he turned twelve, he had already earned a master’s degree in quantum physics, conducting research on complex subjects such as bosons and black holes.
It has also been reported that Laurent possesses an exceptional photographic memory and has an IQ of 145, a level found in only 0.1 percent of the global population.
After the passing of his grandparents at the age of eleven, Laurent set his sights beyond a PhD. He aims to conduct research on extending human lifespan and the concept of immortality. He has stated that his goal is not for personal gain but for the betterment of humanity.
Laurent has also expressed his intention to pursue studies in medical science in the future, with the aim of contributing to longer and healthier human lives.
It is worth noting that despite Laurent’s extraordinary achievement, the Guinness World Records recognizes German prodigy Karl Witte as the youngest PhD holder in history, having earned his doctorate in 1814 at the age of just 13.
