15-Year-Old “Little Einstein” Laurent Simons Earns PhD in Quantum Physics
Belgian prodigy Laurent Simons becomes youngest European PhD holder.
Laurent Simons, the 15-year-old Belgian prodigy dubbed “Little Einstein,” has successfully defended his doctoral thesis in quantum physics at the University of Antwerp, marking one of the most extraordinary academic milestones in recent history. With an IQ exceeding 145, Simons completed the rigorous program in record time, cementing his status as a global phenomenon.
The teenager first captured worldwide attention at age 12 when he earned a bachelor’s degree in physics in just 18 months. Offers from leading American and Chinese technology giants immediately followed, yet Simons chose to remain in Europe to pursue advanced research. Upon receiving his doctorate last month, he announced on Instagram: “It’s official: Dr Simons! Just completed my PhD!!! Only way is up.”
Simons has declared his next ambition: to harness quantum mechanics and artificial intelligence to create “superhumans.” Immediately after his Antwerp defence, he relocated to Munich to begin a second PhD in medical science with a focus on AI-driven biological enhancement, demonstrating an unrelenting pursuit of groundbreaking innovation.
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While Simons is among the youngest individuals ever to earn a doctorate in Europe, the absolute world record remains with German prodigy Karl Witte, who received his PhD in 1814 at the age of 13 years and 283 days. Nonetheless, Simons’ dual-doctorate trajectory at such a tender age has drawn widespread admiration and astonishment.
Congratulations have flooded social media, with followers urging the young scholar to balance his intellectual pursuits with typical teenage experiences. As Laurent Simons embarks on his audacious mission to redefine human potential, the scientific community watches with keen anticipation for the breakthroughs this remarkable mind may yet deliver.
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