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15-Year-Old 'Einstein' Earns PhD, Pursues Medical Science

11/29/2025

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Laurent Simons, a 15-year-old nicknamed Belgium's little Einstein, reportedly completed a PhD in quantum physics at the University of Antwerp, potentially the youngest such doctorate.
He earned a master's degree at age 12 and has an IQ of 145.
He plans to study medical science to pursue life extension, inspired by his grandparents' loss.
Despite offers from major tech companies, his parents declined, prioritizing a normal childhood.

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Laurent Simons, a 15-year-old nicknamed Belgium's little Einstein, reportedly completed a PhD in quantum physics at the University of Antwerp, potentially the youngest such doctorate.
He earned a master's degree at age 12 and has an IQ of 145.
He plans to study medical science to pursue life extension, inspired by his grandparents' loss.
Despite offers from major tech companies, his parents declined, prioritizing a normal childhood.