There is no age limit to achieving our goals, as Lucio Chiquito Caicedo, a Colombian civil engineer who, at 104, completed his doctoral thesis, proves.
A lesson in perseverance
Lucio Chiquito Caicedo is an inspiring example of determination. A student in Manchester in 1943 on a scholarship, he submitted his doctoral thesis at the same university at the age of 104.

His 30-year research on a problem that challenged engineers resulted in a mathematical formula calculating the optimal flow of a river to produce sustainable hydroelectric energy.

“Enjoy time, because it does not come back. If it was difficult before, technology now makes studies more accessible. My best wishes to those who undertake this difficult path,” he shared.

And what was his success?
Lucio Chiquito Caicedo has unveiled a revolutionary mathematical formula to optimize river flow, enabling more efficient and sustainable hydroelectric power generation, addressing a persistent challenge in the field. His thesis represents years of hard research, providing a long-sought solution to improve the efficiency and sustainability of hydroelectric power generation.

Example of Perseverance and Dedication
Lucio, born in Cali, Colombia, on May 22, 1916, graduated as a civil engineer from the School of Mines of the National University of Colombia. In 1943, he moved to the United Kingdom to continue his studies at the Institute of Science and Technology of the Victoria University of Manchester, where he graduated in 1947. He later joined the School of Engineering of Antioquia in Colombia and founded two companies while campaigning for gender equality. Finally, he presented his doctoral thesis.

Always strive to achieve your dreams
Persevering to achieve our dreams is fundamental to our development. Achieving our goals requires effort and consistency, despite the challenges. These obstacles forge our resilience and fuel our determination.