Sam Rogerson

Sam Rogerson is a Tutor and IAPETUS PhD researcher in the Biological and Environmental Sciences department at the University of Stirling. His academic work focuses on ecological research with practical applications for conservation policy.

His educational background includes a BSc (Hons) in Animal Biology from Napier University, followed by three years working as an ecological consultant in Dumfries & Galloway before joining the University of Stirling in May 2021.

Mr. Rogerson's research interests span multiple ecological disciplines including:

• Entomology and invertebrate ecology
• Woodland and environmental change studies
• Behavioural ecology
• Natural history and biodiversity
• Freshwater and tropical ecology

His current PhD research examines the impacts of long-term woodland creation on invertebrate communities, with specific focus on how local and landscape variables affect invertebrate colonisation, functional diversity, and trophic complexity.

Mr. Rogerson is actively involved in two major research projects:

• WrEN (Woodland Creation and Ecological Networks) - a long-term project providing evidence for ecological network conservation
• RestREco (Restoring Resilient Ecosystems) - where he served as co-lead of invertebrate identification

Previously, he worked on a project with SASA and the Plant Health Centre studying Xylella fastidiosa vectors (spittlebugs), demonstrating his expertise in entomology and plant health.

His professional trajectory shows a progression from ecological consultancy to research technician roles, culminating in his current PhD research position with teaching responsibilities as a Tutor at the University of Stirling.