Lorenzo Santorelli

Dr. Lorenzo Santorelli is a Senior Lecturer in Zoology and Senior Teaching Fellow at the University of Surrey's School of Biosciences and Medicine. He serves as Programme Director for Biological Sciences and Senior Tutor for International Placements. His academic roles include Undergraduate Admissions Tutor and teaching responsibilities across modules such as Animal Diversity, Evolutionary Origins of Biodiversity, and Molecular Biology.

With a PhD and MSc in biological sciences, Santorelli's research focuses on cooperative behavior in microorganisms and animals, employing interdisciplinary approaches in entomology, molecular biology, genetics, and microbiology. His work bridges evolutionary biology and social behavior, with notable studies on Dictyostelium discoideum social genes and Pseudomonas aeruginosa dynamics.

Santorelli's teaching emphasizes zoology curriculum development for Biological Sciences and Veterinary Biosciences programs. His recent publications address microbiome analysis in beehives, antibiotic resistance environmental factors, and acupuncture efficacy in post-stroke care, reflecting his evolving research interests in both basic and applied science.

While no formal grants or awards are listed, his contributions to undergraduate and international student placement support highlight his commitment to academic administration and student success.