Books and book chapters

1. Hunter, M.L., J.P. Gibbs, and V.D. Popescu (2021) Fundamentals of Conservation Biology, 4th edition, Wiley Publishing (download citations as CB4_references .RIS file) link
2. Böhm, M., and V.D. Popescu (2016) Landscape ecology, macroecology and GIS methods. Chapter in C.K. Dodd (ed.) Reptile Ecology and Conservation, Oxford University Press
3. Popescu, V.D. and M.L. Hunter (2012) Assisted colonization of wildlife species at risk from climate change. Chapter in In J. Brodie, E. Post, D. Doak (eds.) Conserving wildlife populations in a changing climate. University of Chicago Press.
4. Popescu, V.D. and J.P. Gibbs (2009) Landscape Ecology and GIS methods. Chapter in C.K. Dodd (ed.) Amphibian Ecology and Conservation, Oxford University Press
5. Popescu, V.D. and J.P. Gibbs (2007) Global Change: will a cold-adapted frog survive in a warmer environment? Chapter in J.P. Gibbs, M.L. Hunter, and E.J. Sterling (eds.) Problem-Solving in Conservation Biology and Wildlife Management, Blackwell Publishing

Peer-reviewed articles (* denotes graduate and undergraduate collaborators)

80. Ji, Y., A. Diana, X. Li, E. Matechou, J.E. Griffin, S. Liu, M, Luo, C. Wu, R. Bai, C. Yao, T. Yin, F. Dong, F. Wu, K. Wang, Z. Yu, X. Chen, X. Jiang, J. Che, D. Wu and V. D. Popescu (accepted) High quality, granular, timely, trustworthy and efficient vertebrate species distributions data across a 30,000 sqkm protected area complex. Ecology Letters link

79. Cai, W, Y. Li, C. Yang; Z. Ding, W. Zhang, V.D. Popescu and J. Yang (2025) Airborne eDNA reveals resource-based assembly of frugivorous vertebrates in the tropical rainforest. Molecular Ecology Resources link

78. Iannarilli, F., B. Keeves-von Wolff, M. Wikelski, M. Heurich, R. Kays, W. McShea… V. D. Popescu… and F. Cagnacci (accepted). Snapshot Europe 2021-2022: The first public dataset from a Europe-wide camera-trap survey of terrestrial vertebrates. Ecology

77. Holland, L.*, R. Iosif, A. Aldea, C. Serban and V. D. Popescu (accepted) Spatial ecology and habitat selection of translocated European bison in the Romanian Carpathians. Ecosphere

76. Mathes, S.*, S. Kuchta, K. Johnson and V. D. Popescu (accepted) Developmental, physiological and fitness consequences of chronic exposure to high conductivity in larval Eastern Hellbenders. Journal of Zoology

75. Wang, Y., Z. Liu, V. D. Popescu, Z. Ding, X. Luo, C. Yang, G. Wang and C. Yang (2025) Comparative efficiency of multiple eDNA sampling methods for monitoring vertebrate diversity in mountainous regions. Environmental DNA 7: e70168. link

74. Dyck, M., R. Iosif, B. Promberger-Furpass and V. D. Popescu (2025) Dracula’s Menagerie Reloaded: Assessing the Relative Roles of Habitat and Interspecific Interactions in an Intact Mammalian Assemblage Using Structural Equation Modeling.  Ecology and Evolution 15: e71381 link

73. Pop, M.I., R. Iosif, B. Promberger-Furpass, S. Chiriac, A.-Z. Keresztesi, L. Rozylowicz and V.D. Popescu (2025) Romanian brown bear management regresses. Science 387: 1361. link

72. Brown, R.*, M. D. D. Kaunert*, K. Johnson, W. Roosenburg and V.D. Popescu (2025) Assessing the effects of conductivity on egg development and survival of Eastern Hellbenders (Cryptobranchus a. alleganiensis). Scientific Reports 15: 6821 link

71. Kenyon, M.*, C. Dennison and V.D. Popescu (2024) Improving the efficiency of aerial surveys for monitoring North American beaver population dynamics. Wildlife Research 51(10) link

70. Mirea, M.D*., I.V. Miu, V.D. Popescu, B.S. Brodie, S. Chiriac and L. Rozylowicz (2024) Priority conservation areas for protected saproxylic beetles in Romania under current and future climate scenarios. Biodiversity and Conservation 33: 2949–2973 link

69. Connolly, A.*, and V.D. Popescu (2024) Trends in anuran occupancy dynamics in a forested landscape in southeastern Ohio. Herpetological Conservation and Biology 19:48–62. link

68. Brehme, C.S., S.O. Petrovan , V.D. Popescu , T.E.S. Langton , K.M. Andrews and R.N. Fisher (2024) Editorial on the Frontiers Research Topic: Amphibian and Reptile Road Ecology. Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution link

67. Dyck, M.*, G. Uhrig, S. Spear, R. Iosif, and V.D. Popescu (2024) First density estimates for a recovering bobcat population in southeast Ohio using DNA from scat. Population Ecology 66: 294-307 link

66. Rozylowicz, L., V. D. Popescu, S. Manolache, A. Nita, S.R. Gradinaru, M.D. Mirea and R.I. Bancila (2024) Occupancy and N-mixture modeling applications in ecology: a bibliometric analysis. Global Ecology and Conservation 50: e02838  link

65. Kaunert, M.D.D.*, R.K. Brown*, S.F. Spear, P.B. Johantgen, V.D. Popescu (2023) Restoring eastern hellbender (Cryptobranchus a. alleganiensis) populations through translocation of headstarted individuals. Population Ecology 66 93-107 link

64. Edwards, W.I., V.D. Popescu, N. Guma, H. Agaba, G. Balyesiima, L. Nakami and N.J. Stevens (2023) Living at the edge: Home range patterns of the Buraiga Chimpanzee Community, Kibale National Park, Uganda. Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution 11:1267688 link

63. Blakeman, E.*, V.D. Popescu, E. Olin*, C. Scott and B.S. Brodie (2023) Harnessing social media to evaluate flies (Diptera) flower foraging and pollen load. Journal of Pollination Ecology 33, 180–193 link

62. Dyck, M.*, K.T. Shoemaker, C.A. Dennison, and V.D. Popescu (2023) Simulated effects of roadkill and harvest on the viability of a recovering bobcat population. The Journal of Wildlife Management e22460 link

61. Sperry, B.R., V.D. Popescu, E. Wyza*, S. Porter, R. Wiley, D. Cottrill*, and D. McAvoy (2023) Assessment of deer-vehicle crash mitigation structures on the U.S. 33 Nelsonville Bypass. Journal of Transportation Engineering, Part A: Systems 149: 05023004-1 link

60. Harman, K.*, K. Omlor* and V.D. Popescu (2023) Evaluating fence-end treatments to mitigate for the fence-end effect using behavioral analysis. Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution 11: 1008462 link

59. Pop, M.I., S.R. Gradinaru, V.D. Popescu, D. Haase, C.I. Iojă (2023) Emergency-line calls as an indicator to assess human-wildlife interaction in urban areas. Ecosphere 14: e4418 link

58. Pop, M.I., M. Dyck*, S. Chiriac, L. Berde, S. Szabo, C. Ioja and V.D. Popescu (2023) Predictors of brown bear predation events in the Romanian Carpathians. Conservation Science and Practice link

57. Dyck, M.*, R. Iosif, B. Promberger, C. Promberger, and V.D. Popescu (2022) Dracula’s menagerie: A multispecies occupancy analysis of lynx, wildcat, and wolf in the Romanian Carpathians. Ecology and Evolution 12: e8921 link

56. Thompson, C.*, M.R. Sweeney*, and V.D. Popescu (2022) Carryover effects of sublethal exposure to pesticide Imidacloprid and shortened hydroperiod on juvenile wood frog (Lithobates sylvaticus) fitness and behavior. Journal of Zoology 317: 229-240 link

55. Iosif, R., V.D. Popescu, M. Dyck*, and B. Promberger (2022) Estimating Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx) density using camera traps in the Romanian Carpathians. Journal of Mammalogy 103: 415-424 link

54. Ji, Y., C.C.M. Baker, V.D. Popescu, J. Wang, C. Wu, Z. Wang, Y. Li, L. Wang, C. Hua, C. Yang, C.C.Y. Xu*, Q. Wen, N.E. Pierce, and D.W. Yu (2022) Measuring protected-area effectiveness using vertebrate distributions from leech iDNA. Nature Communications 13(1): 1555 link

53. Geue, J., P.J. Rotter*, C. Gross, Z. Benko, I. Kovacs, C. Fantana, V.D. Popescu and H.A. Thomassen (2022) Bird species and habitat types have limited use as reciprocal surrogates and are inconsistently represented in the current Natura 2000 network in Romania. PLOS ONE 17(2): e0251950 link

52. Earl, J.E., S.M. Blomquist, E.B. Harper, D.J. Hocking, M.L. Hunter, Jr., J.R. Johnson, M.S. Osbourn, D.A. Patrick, V.D. Popescu, T.A.G. Rittenhouse, and B. Rothermel (2022) Amphibian biomass export from geographically isolated wetlands: temporal variability, species composition, and potential implications for terrestrial ecosystems. Diversity 14(3): 163 link

51. Dyck., M.*, E. Wyza*, and V.D. Popescu (2022) When carnivores collide: a review of competitive interactions between bobcats (Lynx rufus) and coyotes (Canis latrans). Mammal Review 52: 52-66 link

50. Popescu, V.D., M. Kenyon*, R. Brown*, M. Dyck*, S. Prange, W. Peterman and C. Dennison (2021) Habitat connectivity and resource selection in an expanding US Midwest bobcat population. PeerJ 9: e12460 link

49. Popescu, V.D., M.I. Pop, and L. Rozylowicz (2021) Trophy hunting undermines public trust. Science 372: 1049 LP – 1049 download pdf

48. Sweeney, M.R.*, C. Thompson*, and V.D. Popescu (2021) Sub-lethal exposure to neonicotinoid pesticide Imidacloprid induces behavioral changes in larval wood frogs (Lithobates sylvaticus). Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry 40: 1840-1849 link

47. Wagner, R.B.*, C. Brune, and V.D. Popescu (2021) Snakes on a lane: Snake road mortality is influenced by land cover and traffic intensity in a road-dense area of US Midwest. Journal for Nature Conservation 61: 125978 link

46. Thompson, C.M.* and V.D. Popescu (2021) Hydro-period induced carryover responses for survival, growth, and endurance of a pond-breeding amphibian. Oecologia 195: 1071–1081 link

45. Miu, I.*, L. Rozylowicz, V.D. Popescu and P. Anastasiu (2020) Identification of areas of very high biodiversity value to achieve the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 key commitments. PeerJ 8: e10067 link

44. Popescu, V.D., R. Munshaw*, N. Shackelford, F. Montesino-Pouzols, W.J. Palen, E. Dubman*, P. Gibeau*, M. Horne, and A. Moilanen (2020) Quantifying biodiversity trade-offs in the face of widespread renewable and unconventional energy development. Scientific Reports 10(1): 7603 link

43. Iosif, R., M. I. Pop*, L. Rozylowicz , S. Chiriac, R. M. Sandu, L. Berde, S. Szabó, V.D. Popescu (2020) Den structure and selection of denning habitat by brown bears in the Romanian Carpathians. Ursus 31e5: 1-13 link

42. Wyza, E.*, L. Dollar, L.P. Rahajanirina, V.D. Popescu and N. Stevens (2020) Spatial dynamics and activity patterns of the fosa Cryptoprocta ferox in Ankarafantsika National Park, Madagascar. Oryx 1:10 link

41. Treves, A., Santiago-Ávila, F.J.*, Popescu, V.D., Paquet, P.C., Lynn, W.S., Darimont, C.T., Artelle, K.A. (2019) Trophy hunting: Insufficient evidence. Science 366: 435 link

40. Bencin, H.*, C. Rose, S. Prange and V.D. Popescu (2019) Roadkill and space use data predict vehicle-strike hotspots and mortality rates in a recovering bobcat (Lynx rufus) population. Scientific Reports 9: 15391 link

39. D’Amore, D.*, M. Morris, and V.D. Popescu (2019) Invasive process does not produce ‘invasive syndrome’ in Xiphophorus helleri-maculatus hybrids. Animal Behaviour 156: 79-85 link

38. Weigand, N.*, R. Wagner*, C. Tonra, and V.D. Popescu (2019) Proximity to highways has limited influence on space use and physiology of terrestrial testudines. European Journal of Wildlife Research 65: 80 link

37. Popescu, V.D, M.I. Pop*, S. Chiriac, and L. Rozylowicz (2019) Romanian large carnivores at a crossroads. Science 364 (6445): 1041 link

36. Brodie, B.S., V.D. Popescu, R. Iosif, C. Ciocanea, S. Manolache, G. Vanau, A.A. Gavrilidis, R. Serafim, and L. Rozylowicz (2019) Non-lethal monitoring of longicorn beetle communities using generic pheromone lures and occupancy models. Ecological Indicators 101: 330-340 abstract

35. Rozylowicz, L., Bodescu F.P., Ciocanea C.M., Gavrilidis A.A., Manolache S., Matache M.L., Miu I.V.*, Moale C., Nita A., and V.D. Popescu (2019) Empirical analysis and modelling of Argos Doppler location errors in Romania. PeerJ 7: e6362 full text

34. Wood, C., V.D. Popescu, H. Klinck, J. Keane, R. J. Gutierrez, S. Sawyer, F. Atuo, and M.Z. Peery (2019) Detecting small population changes at landscape scales: A bioacoustic-site occupancy framework. Ecological Indicators 98: 492-507 full text (first 2 authors contributed equally)

33. Rozylowicz, L., A. Nita, S. Manolache*, V.D. Popescu, and T. Hartel (2019) Navigating protected areas networks for improving diffusion of conservation practices. Journal of Environmental Management 230: 413-421 abstract

32. Miu, I.*, G. Chisamera, V.D. Popescu, R. Iosif, A. Nita, S. Manolache*, V.D. Gavril*, I. Cobzaru and L. Rozylowicz (2018) Conservation priorities for terrestrial mammals in Dobrogea Region, Romania. Zookeys 792: 133-158 full text

31. Rich, M.*, C. Thompson*, S. Prange, and V.D. Popescu (2018) Relative importance of habitat characteristics and interspecific interactions in determining terrestrial carnivore occurrence. Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution 6:78 full text

30. Pop, M.I.*, I. Ruben, I.V. Miu*, S. Chiriac, L. Rozylowicz, and V.D. Popescu (2018) Combining resource selection functions and home range to identify conservation priority habitats for brown bears. Animal Conservation 21: 352-362

29. Pop., M.I.*, L. Bereczky, S. Chiriac, R. Iosif, A. Nita, V.D. Popescu, and L. Rozylowicz (2018) Movement ecology of brown bears (Ursus arctos) in the Romanian Eastern Carpathians. Nature Conservation 26: 15-31 full text

28. Nita, A., S. Manolache*, C.M. Ciocanea, V.D. Popescu, and L. Rozylowicz (2018) Power, influence and structure in Natura 2000 governance networks. Can NGOs make a difference as protected areas administrators in Romania? Journal of Environmental Management 212: 54-64

27. Popescu, V.D., R. Iosif, M. Pop*, S. Chiriac, G. Bouros, and B.J. Furnas. (2017) Integrating sign surveys and home range data for estimating brown bear (Ursus arctos) density in the Romanian Carpathians. Ecology and Evolution 7: 7134-7144 full text

26. Rozylowicz, L., A. Nita, S. Manolache*, C.M. Ciocanea, and V.D. Popescu (2017) Recipe for success: A network perspective of partnership in nature conservation. Journal for Nature Conservation 38: 21-29

25. Nita, A., L. Rozylowicz, S. Manolache*, C. M. Ciocănea, I. V. Miu* and V. D. Popescu (2016) Collaboration networks in LIFE Nature projects across Europe. PLoS ONE 11(10): e0164503 full text

24. Yang, C, D. A. Schaefer, W. Liu, V. D. Popescu, C. Yang, X. Wang, C. Wu, and D. W. Yu (2016) Higher fungal diversity reduces CO₂ emissions from dead wood in a natural forest. Scientific Reports 6: 31066 full text

23. Popescu, V.D., Artelle, K.*, M. Pop*, S. Manolache, and L. Rozylowicz (2016) Assessing biological realism of wildlife population estimates in data-poor systems. Journal of Applied Ecology 53(4): 1248-1259

22. Sweitzer, R. A. , V. D. Popescu, R. H. Barrett, C. M. Thompson, K. L. Purcell, G.M. Wengert, M.W. Gabriel, and L.W. Woods (2016) Mortality risks and limits to population growth of Fishers in California. Journal of Wildlife Management 80: 438-451

21. Murray, R.*, V.D. Popescu, W. Palen, and P. Govindarajulu (2015) Relative performance of ecological niche and occupancy models for predicting invasions by patchily-distributed species.Biological Invasions 17(9): 2691-2706

20. Sweitzer, R., V.D. Popescu, K.L. Purcell, C.M. Thompson, and R.H. Barrett (2015) Population size, density, and demography of fishers (Pekania pennanti) in the Sierra National Forest, California. Journal of Mammalogy 96(4): 772-790

19. Popescu, V.D., L. Rozylowicz, I. Niculae, A. Cucu and T. Hartel (2014) Species, habitats, society: An evaluation of research supporting EU’s Natura 2000 network. PLoS ONE9(11): e113648.full text

18. Souther, S., M. Tingley, V.D. Popescu, D. Hayman, T. Graves, M. Ryan, B. Hartl and K. Terrell (2014) Biotic impacts of energy development from shale: Research priorities and knowledge gaps. Frontiers in Ecology and Environment 12(6):330-338 [media coverage: The Guardian (goo.gl/FAZT0y), Vancouver Sun (goo.gl/79Ju4o), NPR] full text

17. Popescu, V.D., P. de Valpine and R. Sweitzer (2014) Testing the consistency of wildlife data types before combining them: the case of camera traps and telemetry. Ecology and Evolution 4(7):933-943 full text

16. Mikoláš, M., M. Svoboda, V. Pouska, R. C. Morrissey, D. C. Donato, W. S. Keeton, T. Nagel, V. D. Popescu, J. Müller, C. Bässler, J. Knorn, L. Rozylowicz, M. C. Enescu, V. Trotsiuk, P. Janda, H. Mrhalová, Z. Michalová, F. Krumm, and D. Kraus (2014) Comment on the “Opinion paper: Forest management and biodiversity”: The role of protected areas is greater than the sum of its number of species. Web Ecology 14: 61-64 full text

15. Hartel, T., T. Sos, V. D. Popescu, R. I. Băncilă, D. Cogalniceanu, and L. Rozylowicz (2014) Amphibian conservation in traditional cultural landscapes: the case of Central Romania. North-Western Journal of Zoology 10(S1): S51-S61 full text

14. Eck, B.*, A. Byrne*, D.A. Patrick, V.D. Popescu, and E.B. Harper (2014) Effects of water temperature on larval amphibian predator-prey dynamics. Herpetological Conservation and Biology 9(2):302-308 full text

13. Popescu, V.D., A.M. Kissel*, M.M. Pearson, W.J. Palen, P. Govindarajulu, and C.A. Bishop (2013) Defining conservation-relevant habitat selection by the highly imperiled Oregon Spotted Frog, Rana pretiosa. Herpetological Conservation and Biology 8(3): 688-706 full text

12. Popescu, V.D., L. Rozylowicz, D. Cogalniceanu, I. Niculae, and A. Cucu (2013) Moving into protected areas? Setting priorities for conservation for Romanian reptiles and amphibians at risk from climate change. PLoS ONE 8: e79330 full text

11. Rozylowicz, L. and V.D. Popescu (2013) Habitat selection and movement ecology of Eastern Hermann’s tortoises in a rural Romanian landscape. European Journal of Wildlife Research 59:47-55

10. Iosif, R.*, L. Rozylowicz and V.D. Popescu (2013) Modeling road mortality hotspots for Eastern Hermann’s tortoise in Romania. Amphibia-Reptilia 34:163-172.

9. Popescu, V.D., P. de Valpine, D. Tempel*, and M.Z. Peery (2012) Estimating population impacts via dynamic occupancy analysis of Before-After Control-Impact studies. Ecological Applications 22: 1389-1404.

8. Popescu, V.D., D.A. Patrick, M.L. Hunter, and A.J.K. Calhoun (2012) The role of forest harvesting and subsequent vegetative regrowth in determining patterns of amphibian habitat use. Forest Ecology and Management 270: 163-174.

7. Patrick, D.A., J.P. Gibbs, V.D. Popescu, and D.A. Nelson (2012) Multi-scale habitat-resistance models for predicting road mortality hotspots for reptiles and amphibians. Herpetological Conservation and Biology 7: 406-427. full text

6. Patrick, D.A., E.B. Harper, V.D. Popescu, Z. Bozic*, A. Byrne*, J. Daub*, A. LeCheminant*, and J. Pierce*. (2012) The ecology of the Mink Frog, Lithobates septentrionalis, in the Adirondack Park, NY, with notes on conducting experimental research. Herpetological Review 43: 396-397.

5. Popescu, V.D., B.S. Brodie, M.L. Hunter, and J.D. Zydlewski (2012) Use of olfactory cues by newly metamorphosed wood frogs (L. sylvaticus) during emigration. Copeia 3: 424-431.

4. Popescu, V.D. and M.L. Hunter (2011) Clearcutting affects habitat connectivity for a forest amphibian by decreasing permeability to juvenile movements. Ecological Applications 21: 1283–1295.

3. Rozylowicz, L., V.D. Popescu, M. Patroescu, and G. Chisamera (2011) The potential of large carnivores as conservation surrogates in the Romanian Carpathians. Biodiversity and Conservation 20:561-579

2. Ioja, C.I., M. Patroescu, L. Rozylowicz, V.D. Popescu, M. Verghelet, M.I. Zotta, and M. Felciuc (2010) The efficacy of Romania’s protected areas network for conserving biodiversity. Biological Conservation 143: 2468-2476.

1. Popescu, V.D. and J.P. Gibbs (2009) Interactions between climate, beaver activity, and pond occupancy of the cold-adapted mink frog in New York State, USA. Biological Conservation 142: 2059-2068.

Manuscripts under review and in preparation

• Kaunert, M. D. D.*, S.F. Spear, R. Brown and V. D. Popescu (in review) Environmental variables and life history predict nest guarding behavior in male Eastern Hellbenders. Journal of Zoology
• Pergola, D.*, M. D. D. Kaunert, R. K. Brown and V. D. Popescu (in review) Hidden giants: Nest boxes as a non-invasive method for estimating density of a declining giant salamander, the Eastern Hellbender (Cryptobranchus a. alleganiensis). Freshwater Biology
• Kissel, A. M., L. M. Lacey, V. D. Popescu, M. Dyck, L. L. Bailey and E. Muths (in review) Disease, drought and warming, a triple threat to a declining high-elevation amphibian. for Conservation Science and Practice
• Kannel, J., R. Iosif, A. Aldea, C. Serban, L. Holland and V. D. Popescu (in prep) Using space use data to develop a protocol for evaluating the effects of European Bison (Bison bonasus) rewildling on Carpathian forest habitat. for Integrative Zoology
• Fu, W., M. V. Lilly, S-J. Lee, H. Kopsco, T. Surasinghe, P. Fernandez, V. D. Popescu, J. Stark, J. Edwards, L. H. Gould, P. H. Kelly, M. Diuk-Wasser (in prep.) Predicting Lyme disease hazard across urban gradients in the Northeastern United States: toward an urban tick surveillance standardized approach
• Fu, W., M. V. Lilly, S-J. Lee, H. Kopsco, T. Surasinghe, P. Fernandez, V. D. Popescu, J. Stark, J. Edwards, L. H. Gould, P. H. Kelly, M. Diuk-Wasser (in prep.) Mapping human exposure to tick-borne disease hazards across urban gradients in Northeastern US
• Kopsco, H, B. Cary, W. Fu, M. Lilly, P. Fernandez, M. Hayden, K. Ernst, T. Surasinghe, G. Yetman, C. Green, V. D. Popescu, P. Kelly, H. Gould, J. Stark, and M. Diuk-Wasser (in prep.) Perceptions of tick encounter and tickborne disease risk across urban gradients
• Diana, A., E. Matechou, J. Griffin, D. Yu, V.D. Popescu, Y. Ji, M. Tosa, A. Bush and R. Griffiths (in prep.) occupancyPlus: a two-stage detection modeling framework for eDNA-based biodiversity monitoring
• Hardy, H., M. A. Dyck and V. D. Popescu (in prep.) Spatial and temporal niche partitioning facilitates coexistence between bobcats (Lynx rufus) and coyotes (Canis latrans). for Journal of Mammalogy
• Thompson, C.*, M. Sweeney*, M. Benard, and V.D. Popescu (in prep.) Interactions between pond drying and predator exposure on the fitness and behavior of larval and terrestrial wood frogs.
• Popescu, V.D., I. Sutherland, M. Persram*, K. Rolfe*, V. Kwok and W.J. Palen (in prep.) Hacking systematic conservation planning to evaluate cumulative effects of distributed renewable energy development
• Persram, M., V. D. Popescu, K. Rolfe, V. Kwok and W. J. Palen (in prep.) Tradeoffs between restoration and renewable energy developments for Woodland Caribou habitat conservation in Central British Columbia, Canada. for Restoration Ecology
• Rolfe, K., J. Polfus, V. D. Popescu, C. Batycki, V. Kwok, M. Persram and W. J. Palen (in prep.) The challenge of conserving senstitive species in rapidly industrializing landscape: systematic conservation plannig for renewable energy development. for Conservation Biology
• Sutherland, I., V.D. Popescu, K. Yang, M. Persram*, K. Rolfe*, T. Sisk, M. Rucker and W.J. Palen (in prep.) Examining environmental and economic tradeoffs in British Columbia’s energy transition. for Journal of Environmental Management
• Silver-Peavey, C. and V. D. Popescu (in prep.) Chronic neoticotinoid (Imidacloprid) exposure affect exploratory and risk-taking behavior in juvenile wood frogs (Lithobates sylvaticus). 
• Silver-Peavey, C. and V. D. Popescu (in prep.) Accumulation and persistence of neoticotinoid Imidacloprid in leaflitter and soil in Eastern Hemlock stands in southeast Ohio.