Sam Banks

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Sam Banks is the Director of CDU's Research Institute for the Environment and Livelihoods and a Professor in the Faculty of Science and Technology. His research specialises in Molecular Ecology and Conservation Biology. His research combines genomics and field ecology. His recent work examines how fire influences population dynamics and genetic diversity in natural populations, conservation genetics of declining mammals across Northern Australiaas well as using genetics to understand movement patterns in saltwater crocodiles. Sam holds degrees in Arts and Science and has a PhD in Genetics.

Education/Academic qualification

PhD, Monash University

Award Date: 10 Oct 2005

Bachelor, BA/BSc (Honours), Monash University

Award Date: 10 Dec 1999

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

SDG 2 Zero Hunger
SDG 5 Gender Equality
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 13 Climate Action
SDG 14 Life Below Water
SDG 15 Life on Land

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2019 Rainmaker Readiness - Positioning CDU for a future National Environmental Science Program bid
Banks, S. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A), Gibb, K. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A) & Russell-Smith, J. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A)
6/11/19 → 30/04/21
Project: Research
2021 Rainmaker Start-up grant: Building partnerships to develop culturally appropriate PES mechanisms for Indigenous peoples and local communities"
Sangha, K. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A), Russell-Smith, J. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A), Garnett, S. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A), Edwards, A. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A), Evans, J. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A), Yates, C. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A), Banks, S. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A) & Murphy, B. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A)
1/11/21 → 31/01/23
Project: Research
2023 Rainmaker Co-investment for ARC Linkage Project LP230100171
Banks, S. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A)
1/01/24 → 30/06/28
Project: Research
2023 Rainmaker Co-investment - Improving desert fire management with culturally directed science
Legge, S. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A), Murphy, B. (Co Investigator/Chief Investigator B) & Banks, S. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A)
1/07/23 → 30/06/27
Project: Research
2023 Stuart Leslie Conference Travel Grant
Mooney, P. A. (Student Investigator) & Banks, S. (Supervisor)
3/04/23 → 31/12/23
Project: Research
2024 Rainmaker Co-investment - DP250104149 Sam Banks
Banks, S. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A)
1/01/25 → 31/12/28
Project: Research
ARC Linkage Project: Warrakan'puy Djäma: A new biocultural approach to fauna conservation
Ens, E.-J. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A), Morphy, F. (Co Investigator/Chief Investigator B), Moritz, C. (Chief Investigator C), Banks, S. (Chief Investigator D), Kemp, S. (Chief Investigator E), Mununggurr, L. (Chief Investigator F) & Preece, L. (Chief Investigator G)
17/11/21 → 9/01/26
Project: Research

118 Article
11 Review article
6 Letter
4 Comment/debate
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A participatory spatial risk assessment of green turtles (Chelonia mydas) with indigenous rangers in northern Australia
Kakadu Rangers, Garig Gunak Barlu National Park Rangers, Larrakia Land and Sea Rangers, Gumurr Marthakal Rangers, Tiwi Rangers, Kenbi Rangers, Garngi Community Rangers & Mardbalk Marine Rangers, Mar 2026, In: Biodiversity and Conservation. 35, 4, p. 1-36 36 p., 117.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Genomics-Based Approaches to Ant Monitoring in Land Management: Validation of COI Metabarcoding Primers
Malpartida, A., Piggott, M. P., Banks, S., Harford, A., Montgomery, K., van der Heyde, M., Nevill, P. & Andersen, A. N., Feb 2026, In: Environmental DNA. 8, 2, p. 1-14 14 p., e70245.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Spatial metrics in fire ecology: seeking consistency amidst complexity
Carey, A. R., Cary, G. J., Cremona, T., Davies, H. F., Murphy, B. P. & Banks, S. C., Feb 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Biological Reviews. p. 1-21 21 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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The Contrasting Role of Fire in Shaping Landscape Genetic Patterns of Small Mammals Across Two Islands
Carey, A. R., Cremona, T., Neave, G., Davies, H. F., Murphy, B. P., Cary, G. J., Rangers, T. & Banks, S. C., Apr 2026, In: Ecology and Evolution. 16, 4, p. 1-16 16 p., e73320.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Using environmental DNA to model occupancy of an endangered freshwater fish in a regulated river catchment
Piggott, M. P. & Banks, S. C., Feb 2026, In: Marine and Freshwater Research. 77, 3, p. 1-9 9 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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A reference genome for the eastern bettong (Bettongia gaimardi)
Silver, L. W., Edwards, R. J., Neaves, L., Manning, A. D., Hogg, C. J. & Banks, S., Jan 2025, In: F1000Research. 13, p. 1-15 15 p., 1544.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Declines in greater bilby (Macrotis lagotis) geographic range and realised niche are best explained by the invasive red fox (Vulpes vulpes)
Geyle, H. M., Young, A. R., Murphy, B. P., Dickman, C. R., Schlesinger, C., Dixon, K. M., Moore, H., Legge, S., Silcock, J., Indigo, N., Dziminski, M., Greatwich, B., Newsome, T. M., Paltridge, R., Southgate, R., Arkinstall, C., Bradley, K., Central Land Council Rangers, Jackett, N. & Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa Rangers & 15 others, Karajarri Rangers, Kiwirrkurra Rangers, Kimberley Land Council, Moore, D., Ngurrara Rangers, Parna Ngururrpa Aboriginal Corporation, Nyangumarta Rangers, Nyikina Mangala Rangers, Skroblin, A., Southwell, D. M., Tait, L., Webeck, K., Wiluna Martu Rangers, Yawuru Country Managers & Banks, S., Feb 2025, In: Biological Conservation. 302, p. 1-13 13 p., 110872.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Charles Darwin University: Origin of Salties Caught in Darwin Harbour Revealed
Banks, S.
15/12/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
Could the NT's plan to reduce land clearing emissions actually 'take us in the opposite direction'?
Banks, S.
28/07/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
New Findings on Ecology, Environment and Conservation Described by Investigators at Curtin University (Conservation Prioritisation of Genomic Diversity To Inform Management of a Declining Mammal Species)
Cremona, T., Trewella, G. J., Banks, S. & Jolly, C.
30/04/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
The threatened black-footed tree-rat found 'refuge' in Darwin. Now experts fear for its future
Banks, S.
21/08/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
Researchers from Charles Darwin University Detail New Studies and Findings in the Area of Ecology and Evolution (The rise of animal biotelemetry and genetics research data integration)
Campbell, H. A., Banks, S. & Muller, M. F.
10/04/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
First-Nation’s fire knowledge is reducing severity of Africa’s wildfires and cut emissions
Russell-Smith, J. C. Z. & Banks, S.
10/11/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
Ants a mirror to ecosystem restoration
Andersen, A., Banks, S. & Malpartida, A.
8/07/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research

Kakadu National Park Research and Management Committee (External organisation)
Banks, S. (Chair)
1 Jan 2020 → 1 Jan 2023
Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
Heredity (Journal)
Banks, S. (Member of editorial board)
1 Oct 2020 → 1 Oct 2023
Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work
PLoS One (Journal)
Banks, S. (Member of editorial board)
1 Jan 2014 → 14 Mar 2021
Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work

Longevity Conservation: Shaping Global Policy to Protect Earth's Elders
Kopf, R. K. (Participant) & Banks, S. (Participant)
Impact: Environmental impacts, Policy impacts

Sam Banks

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2019 Rainmaker Readiness - Positioning CDU for a future National Environmental Science Program bid

2021 Rainmaker Start-up grant: Building partnerships to develop culturally appropriate PES mechanisms for Indigenous peoples and local communities"

2023 Rainmaker Co-investment for ARC Linkage Project LP230100171

2023 Rainmaker Co-investment - Improving desert fire management with culturally directed science

2023 Stuart Leslie Conference Travel Grant

2024 Rainmaker Co-investment - DP250104149 Sam Banks

ARC Linkage Project: Warrakan'puy Djäma: A new biocultural approach to fauna conservation

A participatory spatial risk assessment of green turtles (Chelonia mydas) with indigenous rangers in northern Australia

Genomics-Based Approaches to Ant Monitoring in Land Management: Validation of COI Metabarcoding Primers

Spatial metrics in fire ecology: seeking consistency amidst complexity

The Contrasting Role of Fire in Shaping Landscape Genetic Patterns of Small Mammals Across Two Islands

Using environmental DNA to model occupancy of an endangered freshwater fish in a regulated river catchment

A reference genome for the eastern bettong (Bettongia gaimardi)

Declines in greater bilby (Macrotis lagotis) geographic range and realised niche are best explained by the invasive red fox (Vulpes vulpes)

Charles Darwin University: Origin of Salties Caught in Darwin Harbour Revealed

Could the NT's plan to reduce land clearing emissions actually 'take us in the opposite direction'?

New Findings on Ecology, Environment and Conservation Described by Investigators at Curtin University (Conservation Prioritisation of Genomic Diversity To Inform Management of a Declining Mammal Species)

The threatened black-footed tree-rat found 'refuge' in Darwin. Now experts fear for its future

Researchers from Charles Darwin University Detail New Studies and Findings in the Area of Ecology and Evolution (The rise of animal biotelemetry and genetics research data integration)

First-Nation’s fire knowledge is reducing severity of Africa’s wildfires and cut emissions

Ants a mirror to ecosystem restoration

Kakadu National Park Research and Management Committee (External organisation)

Heredity (Journal)

PLoS One (Journal)

Longevity Conservation: Shaping Global Policy to Protect Earth's Elders

Sam Banks

Personal profile

Research interests

Education/Academic qualification

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

Fingerprint

Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years

Projects

Research output

Press/Media

Activities

Impacts