Peter Stiling

Peter Stiling is a Professor in the Department of Integrative Biology at the University of South Florida (USF), part of the College of Arts and Sciences. He holds additional roles as Assistant Vice Provost, Director of USF in London, Director of the USF Office of Sustainability, and Director of the Professional Development in Higher Education Leadership Program. Stiling earned his Ph.D. from University College Cardiff, Wales, and has conducted postdoctoral work and teaching globally.

His research focuses on Ecology and Evolution, emphasizing plant-animal interactions, with projects addressing elevated CO2 impacts, biological control, and salt marsh dynamics. Key areas include coastal biology, global change biology, and restoration ecology. He has supervised numerous graduate students, including Jason Richardson (2018), Jennifer Hyder (2015), Kerry Bohl (2013), Heather Jezorek (2011), and Keith Stokes (2013), whose work spans gopher tortoise ecology, salt marsh plant interactions, and invasive species management.

Stiling’s recent publications highlight topics like endangered plant conservation, biocontrol efficacy, and SDG integration in higher education. His administrative roles emphasize STEM initiatives, sustainability, and global academic partnerships. Fieldwork sites include Florida’s Gulf Coast, the Florida Keys, and collaborations with institutions in Trinidad and the U.S. Southwest.

His teaching includes courses in ecology and biodiversity, and he actively promotes interdisciplinary research and environmental stewardship through programs like USF’s London academic initiatives and sustainability efforts.