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Dr Josh Hixson is Research Impact Manager at Wine Australia, where he works to maximise the value and impact of research and innovation investments for Australian grapegrowers and winemakers. His role focuses on helping research outcomes transition into practical tools, technologies, products and practices that deliver measurable benefits to the Australian grape and wine sector.

Josh has a strong background in wine science, research and innovation, holding a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Adelaide. Prior to joining Wine Australia, he worked with the Australian Wine Research Institute (AWRI), where he conducted and published research in wine chemistry, flavour science and grape and wine by-product utilisation. He continues to support research and industry capability development through his role as an Adjunct Research Fellow with the University of South Australia.

At Wine Australia, Josh leads initiatives that strengthen the pathway from research discovery to industry adoption, working closely with researchers, industry stakeholders and end users to ensure innovation addresses real-world challenges and opportunities. His work spans impact-focused project design, stakeholder engagement, research translation and adoption strategies that help Australian wine businesses remain productive, profitable and resilient.