Laurent Keller (born 28 February 1961) is a Swiss evolutionary biologist, myrmecologist and author.
In March 2023, the journal Science reported that sexual harassment allegations were leveled against Keller.
[2] According to the Science article, the University of Lausanne sent an email to staff in February of 2023 to inform them that Laurent Keller no longer works there.
[4] Laurent Keller has contributed to the study of the evolution of eusociality in ants with numerous scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals, invited talks and seminars, and appearances in the media (press, radio, and television).
His research group is aiming to "understand the principles governing the evolution of animal societies and the ecological and evolutionary consequences of social life".