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Mr. Eric Stoll
Msc. BSc.
Assistant Curator I/Lecturer I,
Department of Biology
Email
eric.stoll@uog.edu.gy
Office Number
R1, Biodiversity Building, FNS

Eric Stoll is an entomologist and Assistant Curator at the University of Guyana’s Biodiversity Centre. He is currently pursuing his PhD in Biodiversity in collaboration with Cardiff University, building on his academic training in forest biology, zoology, and biodiversity assessment.

His research focuses on aquatic insects as bioindicators, using them to evaluate water quality and guide ecosystem restoration. By combining ecological theory with applied fieldwork, Stoll’s work helps fill biodiversity knowledge gaps in Guyana and strengthens regional collaboration in conservation science.

Beyond research, he is passionate about science outreach and teaching, making ecology accessible to students and the wider public through field-based learning and community engagement.

Education

  • PhD (in progress) – Biodiversity, University of Guyana (with Cardiff University)
  • MSc (2024) – Biology, University of Guyana
  • BSc (2020) – Biology, University of Guyana

Teaching

Eric teaches across undergraduate and capstone courses, emphasizing hands-on learning and observation-based discovery. His teaching portfolio includes:

  • BIO1200: Laboratory and Field Biology II
  • BIO1202: Genetics and Evolution
  • BIO2100: Laboratory and Field Biology III
  • BIO2200: Laboratory and Field Biology IV
  • BIO4113: Entomology
  • BIO4200: Capstone Research Project
  • BIO4205: Internship

Selected Publications

  • Stoll, E., Roopsind, A., Maharaj, G., Velazco, S., & Caughlin, T. T. (2022). Detecting gold mining impacts on insect biodiversity in a tropical mining frontier with SmallSat imagery. Remote Sensing in Ecology and Conservation, 8(3), 379–390.
  • Stoll, E., Maharaj, G. (2026). Seasonality of terrestrial insect families in a neotropical mixed forest environment. Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies, 14(1), 212–221.
  • Halsch, C. A., Forister, M. L., Skinner, G. L. V., Outhwaite, C. L., Belitz, M. W., Maharaj, G., Code, A., Guzman, L. M., Van Deynze, B., Steibl, S., Stoll, E., De Knijf, G., Dittemore, C. M., Gath, L., Fowler-Finn, K. D., Bal, P., Marsh, J. R., Jadhav, A., Owens, A. C. S., . . . Wagner, D. L. (2026). Drivers of insect decline: Direct, indirect, and combined pressures. Annals of the Entomological Society of America. https://doi.org/10.1093/aesa/saag037
     

Awards & Fellowships

  • King’s Commonwealth Fellowship (2025) – Recognized for advancing biodiversity research and international collaboration.

Research & Outreach

Eric’s work bridges academia and public engagement. He contributes to project design, field data collection, and biodiversity assessments, while also leading outreach initiatives that inspire curiosity about ecology and conservation. His teaching and research aim to empower students and communities to see the connections between insect ecology and ecosystem health.