Dr. Natasha Banning

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Natasha Banning is an Adjunct Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia with a focus on improving the fundamental understanding of soil processes in rehabilitated natural ecosystems. Her research aims to assist industries in the long-term sustainable management of rehabilitated areas, particularly in mining and mining residue storage areas. Banning specializes in soil microbial ecology, nutrient cycling, and mine site rehabilitation. She has substantial expertise relating to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in land rehabilitation and microbial ecology. Additionally, she teaches the Mine-site Rehabilitation Unit EART3339 and supervises honors, masters, and PhD students. Her contributions to research have been recognized through various projects including collaborations on nitrogen cycle solutions and biochar research. With an h-index of 16 and 29 citations, she is actively engaged in delivering insights on microbial activity and diversity in rehabilitated soils.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Research Fellow

2014-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Conducting research on soil microbial ecology and its application in environmental rehabilitation.

Courses

Mine-site Rehabilitation Unit EART3339

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
Application Checklist
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  • English Language Proficiency Proof
  • Personal Statement
  • References
  • Proof of Identity
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.