Simon Levin, the James S. McDonnell Distinguished University Professor in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Princeton University, has been elected as a fellow of the Royal Society, the UK's leading scientific academy. This honor recognizes his extensive contributions to the field of ecology, particularly in understanding how complex ecological patterns arise from individual behaviors and local environmental factors. Levin expressed his gratitude for being elected by esteemed colleagues and emphasized his commitment to contributing to the Royal Society's mission. His research encompasses various topics, including biological diversity, conservation, and the dynamics of infectious diseases. Levin has been a prominent figure at Princeton since 1992, where he also founded the High Meadows Environmental Institute. His accolades include the National Medal of Science and the Kyoto Prize in Biological Sciences. Levin joins a distinguished group of Royal Society fellows from Princeton, including several Nobel laureates and leading scientists in various disciplines.