2025
2024
Do tortoises perceive vibrations from road traffic? We set up an experimental arena to find out. This research was conducted within the grant AOSR-TEAMS II An integrative methodological approach for monitoring the spur-thighed tortoise (Testudo graeca) (PI: Florina Stănescu, 2022-2024).
Fish do not belong in alpine lakes naturally. In Romania, one particular species was widely introduced in alpine lakes - the common minnow, Phoxinus phoxinus. We studied the impact of this fish on the development and behavior of common frog tadpoles. This research was conducted within the grant BiodiveRestore FishME - Social and ecological effects of Fish removal in Mountain Ecosystems (PI: Dan Cogălniceanu, 2022-2024).
Can we use sounds to assess the wellbeing of an ecosystem? We are currently studying the amazing soundscapes from Retezat National Park. Check out some samples in SoundCloud! Research conducted within the Exploratory research grant AlpChange - Predicting the response of alpine communities to global changes (PI: Dan Cogălniceanu, 2022-2024)
A postdoc project has come to an end. Check out the project webpage to see the final conclusions: AmphiChange - Coping with a changing climate – what can we learn from amphibians? (PI: Florina Stănescu, 2022-2024)
2023
Research conducted within the project: Managementul adecvat al speciilor invazive din România, în conformitate cu Regulamentul UE 1143/2014 referitor la prevenirea și gestionarea introducerii și răspândirii speciilor alogene invazive (2020-2022)