Michael S Alfieri

Dr. Michael S Alfieri is a Professor in the Department of Biology, Biochemistry, and Neuroscience at Viterbo University's College of Engineering, Letters, and Sciences. His research integrates functional explanations of animal behavior with psychological mechanisms and ecological consequences.

• Education: PhD from University of Louisville, BS from State University of New York at Binghamton

Research focuses on survival strategies, social interactions, and learning processes in animals through both laboratory and field studies. He emphasizes interdisciplinary collaborations and undergraduate research opportunities, bridging behavioral ecology with psychology, conservation, and evolutionary biology.