Meet 15-Year-Old Belgian Genius Laurent Simons, Who Just Earned PhD in Quantum Physics
- A 15-year-old Belgian citizen, Laurent Simons, has received praise and recognition after bagging a PhD in quantum physics
- The individual's brilliance was said to have been noticed by his parents, as details of the report show when he started school
- Reports detailed the IQ of Laurent Simons, the year he earned his PhD, and his plan for a second degree
Just after completing his PhD at the age of 15, Belgian prodigy Laurent Simons is reportedly set to pursue a second PhD in medical science, according to a report by Times of India.
The report revealed that at just 15 years old, Laurent defended his PhD at the University of Antwerp, a feat few have achieved at such a young age, particularly in quantum physics.
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Who is Laurent Simons?
Laurent Simons is considered one of the youngest and brightest degree holders in the world. He defended his doctoral thesis in quantum physics at the University of Antwerp in November 2025.
The Belgian scholar started primary school at age 4 and completed it by age 6.
What is Laurent Simons’ IQ?
Laurent is reported to have an IQ of 145, placing him among roughly 0.1% of people worldwide with such intelligence.
According to Science Alert, major IT companies in China and the United States have approached Laurent’s parents, seeking consent for him to study at their research centers.
Reports from Times of India also noted that his parents and teachers often speak of his extraordinary abilities, with his parents initially doubting his talents until school teachers confirmed he was far ahead of his peers.
Laurent was born to Alexander and Lydia Simons.
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Is Laurent Simons the youngest PhD holder?
Science Alert, citing Guinness World Records, notes that Laurent is not the youngest person to earn a PhD. Karl Witte, a German scholar, earned his doctorate at age 13 in 1814.
However, after defending a PhD in the complex field of quantum physics, Laurent is considered one of the youngest ever to achieve a doctorate in this discipline.
No official ranking currently exists to confirm Laurent as the youngest in quantum physics.
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Is Laurent Simons moving to medical science?
Times of India reports that Laurent is interested in research aimed at extending human life.
After achieving a feat few have reached, the 15-year-old is now reportedly moving into medical science, focusing on AI-powered biomedicine and the possibilities of extending human life.
In a similar story, Legit.ng reported that a Nigerian PhD graduate, Usman Isyaku, revealed why he left Nigeria after completing his studies in the UK. While studying abroad, he earned £1,550 (about N3.4 million) per month as a PhD student. But after returning home, he got a job paying just N250,000 monthly.
Man’s PhD rejected over missing WAEC subject
Meanwhile, Legit.ng recently reported that a Nigerian man, Fola Olatunji-David, said a private university in Nigeria rejected his PhD application because he missed some subjects in his WAEC exam.
He said he has four degrees, many years of work experience, and has even taught in his field, but the school still said no.
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