Laurent Keller

Laurent Keller (born 28 February 1961) is a Swiss evolutionary biologist, myrmecologist and author. He is known for his influential work on the behavior, genetics and ecology of social insects, particularly ants. His research has significantly advanced the understanding of social evolution, altruism cooperation, aging, reproductive systems, invasive species, and social organization of social insects. He has published numerous scientific articles and written and edited several books on these subjects.

Keller was a professor at the University of Lausanne from 1996 to 2023 where he established a highly regarded academic career spanning nearly three decades. He received numerous honors, including the Latsis prize in 2000, the EO Naturalist Award in 2005, and the Marcel Benoist Prize in 2015. Provided by Wikipedia