New Delhi: The little genius, Laurent Simons, who is only 9 years old is all set to become the youngest person to complete a graduation degree. He will complete his degree in electrical engineering in December from Eindhoven University of Technology (TUE).
According to a report by The Telegraph, Laurent has an IQ of at least 145. The wonder child completed his high school studies merely at the age of eight in just 18 months.
In an interview to CNN, Laurent’s father, Alexander Simons, revealed that the nine-year-old plans to get enrolled for a PhD program in electrical engineering and along with that he wants to pursue a degree in medicine.
The Education Director of electrical engineering at TUE, Sjoerd Hulshof said in a statement “Laurent is the fastest student we have ever had here. Not only is he hyper intelligent but also a very sympathetic boy.”
He was also the youngest-ever university student when he joined the graduation course earlier this year.