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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.
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):
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Monash University
Award Date: 10 Oct 2005
Bachelor, BA/BSc (Honours), Monash University
Award Date: 10 Dec 1999
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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
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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
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2023 Rainmaker Co-investment for ARC Linkage Project LP230100171
Banks, S. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A)
1/01/24 → 30/06/28
Project: Research
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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
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2023 Stuart Leslie Conference Travel Grant
Mooney, P. A. (Student Investigator) & Banks, S. (Supervisor)
3/04/23 → 31/12/23
Project: Research
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2024 Rainmaker Co-investment - DP250104149 Sam Banks
Banks, S. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A)
1/01/25 → 31/12/28
Project: Research
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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 → 17/11/24
Project: Research
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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, , Feb 2025, In: Biological Conservation. 302, p. 1-13 13 p., 110872.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Genetic relatedness shapes social dynamics in a threatened finch: implications for population assessment
Müller, M. F., Baker, C. J., Banks, S. C., Campbell, M. A., Crewe, T. L., Kaestli, M., Collett, S. J., Radford, I. J. & Campbell, H. A., Jan 2025, In: Animal Behaviour. 219, p. 1-12 12 p., 123035.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Integrating systematic and targeted scat collection approaches to estimate the abundance of a culturally significant threatened species on Indigenous lands
Geyle, H. M., Herbert, M., Doolan, L., Rangers, N. T., Banks, S., Dickman, C. R., Dixon, K. M., Robinson, C. J. & Schlesinger, C., May 2025, In: Conservation Science and Practice. 7, 5, e70034.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Loss of Earth's old, wise, and large animals
Kopf, R. K., Banks, S., Brent, L. J. N., Humphries, P., Jolly, C. J., Lee, P. C., Luiz, O. J., Nimmo, D. & Winemiller, K. O., 3 Jan 2025, In: Science (New York, N.Y.). 387, 6729, p. eado2705 11 p., eado2705.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Marine habitat mapping of green turtle (Chelonia mydas) foraging grounds in the Northern Territory, Australia
Robson, N., Palmer, C., Banks, S., Thums, M., Grech, A., Day, J., Rangers, K., Risk, R., Cooper, D. & Hooper, G., 2025, In: Marine and Freshwater Research. 76, p. 1-15 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Regional conservation genomics: insights and opportunities from northern Australia
Cremona, T., von Takach, B., Shaw, R., Carey, A., Campbell, B., Cameron, S., Catullo, R., Chong, C., Cowen, S., Edwards, D., Ens, E., Griffiths, T., Hill, B., Kriesner, P., McDonald, P., Mulder, E., Nicholl, E., Pierson, J., Potter, S. & Rick, K. & 6 others, , Jun 2025, In: Biodiversity and Conservation. 34, 7, p. 2261-2286 26 p., e0174812.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
Open AccessFile61 Downloads (Pure)
Press/Media
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The Revered Crocodiles of This Island Nation Have Suddenly Started Killing People
6/06/19
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Other
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Charles Darwin University: Ants a Mirror to Ecosystem Restoration
Andersen, A., Banks, S. & Malpartida, A.
6/07/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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The threatened black-footed tree-rat found 'refuge' in Darwin. Now experts fear for its future
21/08/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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First-Nation’s fire knowledge is reducing severity of Africa’s wildfires and cutting emissions
Russell-Smith, J. C. Z. & Banks, S.
11/11/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Ants mirror to ecosystem restoration
Andersen, A., Banks, S. & Malpartida, A.
5/07/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Dolphins at dawn: Why the animals of the remote Wessel Islands need more protection
24/10/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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State of the Environment report highlights growing NT saltwater crocodile population, concerns for Kakadu wetlands & More Trending News
21/07/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Heredity (Journal)
Banks, S. (Member of editorial board)
1 Oct 2020 → 1 Oct 2023Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work
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Kakadu National Park Research and Management Committee (External organisation)
Banks, S. (Chair)
1 Jan 2020 → 1 Jan 2023Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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PLoS One (Journal)
Banks, S. (Member of editorial board)
1 Jan 2014 → 14 Mar 2021Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work
Impacts
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Longevity Conservation: Shaping Global Policy to Protect Earth's Elders
Kopf, R. K. (Participant) & Banks, S. (Participant)
Impact: Environmental impacts, Policy impacts