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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):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
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
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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 → 9/01/26
Project: Research
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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., Aug 2026, In: Biological Reviews. 101, 4, p. 1641-1661 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, , Feb 2025, In: Biological Conservation. 302, p. 1-13 13 p., 110872.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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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How scientists and traditional owners are working to protect the wildlife of the NT's remote Wessel Islands
Palmer, C. & Banks, S.
24/10/21
2 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Australia's new 'biothreat weapon' to be based in the Northern Territory
16/08/22
9 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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DNA shows where crocodiles arriving into Darwin Harbour are migrating from
17/12/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Charles Darwin University: Research institute seeks experts to protect and grow Northern Australia's agriculture
17/08/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Land clearing is up 300pc in the NT. Will new guidelines reduce greenhouse gas emissions?
28/07/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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A species once on the brink of extinction is thriving once again: 'They've bounced back fairly spectacularly'
7/02/25
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. (Participant) & Banks, S. (Participant)
Impact: Environmental impacts, Policy impacts