Professor: William James Hardie
Phone: +86 138 1503 5196
Office: Room 523, Ming Xing Building
Email : jim@ecovinia.com
Doctor of Philosophy (Science), Monash University, AUSTRALIA 1993.
Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Master of Science (Horticulture), University of California (Davis), USA 1979.
Department of Viticulture and Enology
Bachelor of Agricultural Science, University of Melbourne, AUSTRALIA 1972.
School of Agriculture
Work Experience：
2015 - present Special Professor, School of Food Science and Technology Changzhou University, Changzhou, Jiangsu , China
2012 - present Chief Scientist and Deputy Director, China National Research Station for Quality and Safety of Agricultural Products, Changzhou University, Changzhou, Jiangsu , China
2012 - 2015 Honorary Visiting Professor, Changzhou University, Jiangsu, China
2006 - present Founder and Principal Consultant, Ecovinia International Pty Ltd
2006 - 2012 Adjunct Professor, University of Western Australia
2009 - 2012 Director, National Wine and Grape Industry Centre, Charles Sturt University, New South Wales
2007 - 2009 Professor of Winegrowing Innovation, National Wine and Grape Industry Centre, Charles Sturt University, New South Wales
1994 - 2007 Chief Executive Officer, Cooperative Research Centre for Viticulture, Urrbrae, South Australia
1991 -1994 Manager, Research & Development Brown Brothers Milawa Vineyard Pty Ltd, Milawa, Victoria
1983 -1991 Research Viticulturist / Manager. Whitlands Vineyard Brown Brothers Milawa Vineyard Pty Ltd Milawa, Victoria
1973 -1982 Horticultural Research Officer Department of Agriculture Sunraysia Horticulture Centre Irymple, Victoria
Distinctions:
2017 Industry Development Award, Guiyang Government, Guizhou, PR China
2015 State Specially Recruited Expert, Peoples Republic of China
2012 Invited Member, Kunming (China) - Wagga Wagga (Australia) Sister City Delegation
2012 Invited Speaker, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University
2006 Winetitles / Ryan Publications Award for outstanding service to communication and extension of wine industry research, innovation and development for the Australian wine industry.
2006 Invited Keynote Speaker, Washington State Winegrowers Association Annual Meeting, Kennewick, Washington, USA
2005 Occasional Speaker, Graduation Ceremony, Faculty of Science and Agriculture, Charles Sturt University
2005 Invited Keynote Speaker, “Australian Viticulture, a current model for integrated research - consortia”, Government of Chile and Vineyards of Chile, Santiago, Chile
2004 Invited Keynote Speaker “World Competitiveness, the next challenge for Chile” COPEC and the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, Seminar Santiago, Chile
2004 Invited Keynote Speaker, Unified Wine and Grape Symposium, Sacramento California, USA
2002 Invited Keynote Speaker, First National Cool Climate Viticulture Symposium, Geelong, Victoria
2002 Invited Keynote Speaker, American Society of Enology and Viticulture Annual Meeting, Portland, Oregon, USA
1998 Occasional Speaker, Graduation Ceremony, Murrumbidgee Agricultural College, Yanco, NSW
1992 Invited Speaker, Society of Masters of Wine, Third International Symposium, Wills Hall, Bristol, UK
1985 National Teaching Company Research Fellow (Australia)
1979 Graduate Research Award: University of California, Davis
1979 International Brotherhood of the Knights of the Vine 'Outstanding, Graduate Student' in Department of Viticulture and Enology, University of California, Davis
1976 American Society of Enology and Viticulture 'Outstanding Paper of the Year' (with J.A. Considine)
Research Interests:
Fermentation Science, Viticulture, Horticulture
Projects:
Functional Fruit Wines (current)
Publications：
Refereed articles
Hu, B., Zhao, Q., Yue, Y., Zhu, J., Lu, G., Li, H., Zhang, F., and Hardie, W.J. (2016) 1H Nuclear magnetic resonance-based metabolomic study for Cabernet Sauvignon wines in different vintages. PEERJ (in press)
Yuan Jiang，Jim Hardie, Xiaoying Zhou，Mast cell chymase affects the proliferation and metastasis of lung carcinoma cells in vitro，ONCOLOGY LETTERS，(in press)
Hu, B., Yue, Y., Zhu, Y., Wen, W., Zhang, F. and Hardie, W. J. (2015) Proton nuclear magnetic resonance-spectroscopic discrimination of wines reflects genetic homology of several different grape (V. vinifera L.) cultivars. PLoS ONE 10 (12): e0142840. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0142840
Whitelaw-Weckert, M. A., Rahman, L., Appleby, L. M., Hall, A., Clark, A. C. and Hardie,W. J. (2013) Co-infection by Botryosphaeria and Cylindrocarpon spp.at different stages during propagation causes decline of young grapevines. PLANT PATHOLOGY 62, 1226-1237
Waite, H., Gramaje, D., Whitelaw-Weckert, M., Torley, P., Hardie, W. (2013) Soaking grapevine cuttings in water: a potential source of cross contamination by microorganisms PHYTOPATHOLOGIA MEDITERRANEA 52 (2) 359-368
Blay, M. A., Saliba, A., Hardie, J., Carr, T. and Heymann, H. (2012) Wine shows can give exhibitors more than medals. WINE AND VITICULTURE JOURNAL 27, (1) 70-73
Rogiers, S. Y., Holzapfel, B. P., Hardie, W. J. and Smith, J. P. (2011) Stomatal density of grapevine leaves (V.vinifera L) responds to soil temperature and atmospheric carbon dioxide. AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF GRAPE AND WINE RESEARCH 17, (2) 147-152
Rogiers, S. Y., Smith, J.P., Holzapfel, B. P. and Hardie, W. J. (2011) Soil temperature moderates grapevine carbohydrate reserves after bud break and conditions fruit set responses to photoassimilatory stress. FUNCTIONAL PLANT BIOLOGY 38, 899-909
Clarke, S., Hardie, W. J. and Rogiers, S.Y. (2010) Changes in susceptibility of grape berries to splitting in relation to cell vitality and osmotic water uptake after the inception of ripening. AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF GRAPE AND WINE RESEARCH 16, 469-476
Saliba, A., Hardie, W. J. and Bullock, J. (2009) Consumer rejection threshold for 1, 8-cineole (eucalyptol) in Australian red wine. FOOD QUALITY AND PREFERENCE 20, 500-504
Field, S. K., Smith, B. P., Holzapfel, J. P., Hardie W. j. and Emery, R. J. N.(2009) Grapevine response to soil temperature: xylem cytokinins and carbohydrate reserve mobilization from budbreak to anthesis. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF ENOLOGY AND VITICULTURE. 60, 164-72
De Bolt, S., Hardie, W. J., Tyerman, S. and Ford, C. M. (2004) Composition of raphide crystals and druse crystals in berries of Vitis vinifera L. cv. Cabernet Sauvignon: Ascorbic acid as precursor for both oxalic and tartaric acids as revealed by radiolabelling studies. AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF GRAPE AND WINE RESEARCH 10,134-142
Hardie, W.J. (2000) Grapevine biology and adaptation to viticulture. AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF GRAPE AND WINE RESEARCH 6, 74-81
Hardie, W.J. and Martin, S. R. (2000) Shoot growth on de-fruited grapevines: a physiological indicator for irrigation scheduling. AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF GRAPE AND WINE RESEARCH 6, 52-58
Hardie, W.J., Aggenbach, S.J. and Jaudzems, V.G. (1996) The plastids of the grape pericarp and their significance in isoprenoid synthesis. AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF GRAPE AND WINE RESEARCH 2,144-154
Hardie, W.J., O’Brien, T.P. and Jaudzems, V.G. (1996) Morphology, anatomy and development of the pericarp after anthesis in grape, Vitis vinifera L. AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF GRAPE AND WINE RESEARCH 2, 97-142
Hardie, W.J. and Aggenbach, S. J. (1996) Effects of site, season and viticultural practices on grape seed development. AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF GRAPE AND WINE RESEARCH 2, 21-24
Hardie, W.J. (1993) Achieving ripeness at harvest. JOURNAL OF WINE RESEARCH 4, 11-17
Whiting, J.R. and Hardie, W.J. (1990) Comparison of selections of Vitis vinifera cv. Pinot Noir at Great Western Victoria. AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL AGRICULTURE 30, 281 – 5
Hardie, W.J. and O'Brien, T.P. (1988) Considerations of the biological significance of some volatile constituents of grape (Vitis spp). AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY 36. 107 - 17
Archer, T.E., Stokes, J.D., Johnson, J.O., Mendivil, S., Neja, R., Hardie, W.J. and Weaver, R.J. (1983) Napthaleneacetic acid and its major conjugate residues in Zinfandel grapes and wine. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF ENOLOGY AND VITICULTURE 34, 163 – 66
Whiting, J.R. and Hardie, W.J. (1981) Yield and compositional differences between selections of grapevine cv. Cabernet Sauvignon.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF ENOLOGY AND VITICULTURE 32. 212 – 18
Godden, G.D. and Hardie, W.J. (1981) Comparison between grapevine response to polyethylene mulch and herbicide control of weeds. GARTENBAUWISSENSCHAFT 46. 277 – 84
Hardie, W.J., Johnson, J.O. and Weaver, R.J. (1981) The influence of vine water-regime on ethephon-enhanced ripening of Zinfandel. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF ENOLOGY AND VITICULTURE 32. 115 – 21
Buchanan, G.A. and Hardie, W.J. (1978) Phylloxera: The implications of D.C. Swan's observations for viticulture in Victoria. JOURNAL OF AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE 44, 77 – 81
Hardie, W.J. and Considine, J.A. (1976) Response of grapes to water-deficit stress in particular stages of development. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF ENOLOGY AND VITICULTURE 27, 55 – 61
Conferences proceedings
Blay, M. Y., Saliba, A.J., Hardie, W. J., Heymann, H. and Carr, B. T. Is this a suitable test location? 9th Pangborn Sensory Science Symposium, 4th – 8th September, 2011. The Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, Toronto, Canada.
Blay, M. Y., Saliba, A.J., Hardie, W. J., Heymann, H. and Carr, B. T. Do we have the right assessor group?9th Pangborn Sensory Science Symposium, 4th – 8th September, 2011. The Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, Toronto, Canada.
Blay, M. Y., Saliba, A.J., Hardie, W. J., Heymann, H. and Carr, B. T. Developing a method for consumer data collection at Australian wine shows. 4th European Conference on Sensory and Consumer Research, 5th -8th September, 2010. Palacio Europa, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
Blay, M. Y., Saliba, A.J., Hardie, W. J., Heymann, H. and Carr, B. T. A method to collect consumer sensory data at Australian wine shows.14th Australian Wine Technical Conference, 3rd – 8th July, 2010 Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide, Australia.
Waite, H., Tawfilis, S., Ayton, M., Weckert, M. Torley, P. and Hardie,J. (2012) Changes in protein expression and growth in hot water treated cuttings of Vitis vinifera cvs. Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon.8TH INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ON GRAPEVINE TRUNK DISEASES, VALENCIA, SPAIN, JUNE18-21.
Waite, H., Gramaje, D., Weckert, M., Torley, P. and Hardie,W.J. (2012) Soaking grapevine cuttings in water: a potential cause of cross contamination by micro-organisms.8TH INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ON GRAPEVINE TRUNK DISEASES, VALENCIA, SPAIN, JUNE 18-21.
Whitelaw-Weckert, M.A., Rahman, L., Appleby, L.M., Hall, A., Clark, A.C. and Hardie,W.J. (2012) Young Vine Decline in the Riverina is caused by co-infection by Botryosphaeria and Ilyonectria at different propagation stages.8TH INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ON GRAPEVINE TRUNK DISEASES, VALENCIA, SPAIN, 18–21 JUNE 2012. ABSTRACTS OF ORAL AND POSTER PRESENTATIONS. GRAPEVINE NURSERIES AND TRUNK DISEASES. PHYTOPATHOLOGIA MEDITERRANEA 51: 2, 442
Holzapfel, B.P., Smith, J.P. Field, S. K. and Hardie, W. J. (2008) The relationship between carbohydrate reserve dynamics and vine productivity. 8TH INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON GRAPEVINE PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY, ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA, NOVEMBER, 23-28.
Clarke, S., Rogiers, Y. and Hardie,W. J. (2008) Developmental changes in cell vitality, osmotic water uptake and susceptibility to splitting in the post-veraison grape berry. 8TH INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON GRAPEVINE PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY, ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA, NOVEMBER 23-28.
Kriedemann, P.E. and Hardie, W. J. (2000) Global viticulture. 6TH INTERNATIONAL
SYMPOSIUM ON GRAPEVINE PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY, HERAKLION, GREECE, JUNE 11-15.
Hardie, W.J., O’Brien, T.P, and Jaudzems, V.G. (1995) Cell biology of grape secondary metabolism-a viticultural perspective. In STOCKLEY, C.S., SAS, A.L, JOHNSTONE R.S. and LEE, T.H, EDS. PROCEEDINGS OF THE NINTH WINE INDUSTRY TECHNICAL CONFERENCE, ADELAIDE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA.
Hardie, W.J. and Martin, S.R. (1989) A strategy for vine growth regulation by soil water management. In LEE, T.H. AND WILLIAMS, P.EDS. PROCEEDINGS OF THE SEVENTH AUSTRALIAN WINE INDUSTRY TECHNICAL CONFERENCE, ADELAIDE
Hardie, W. J. (2012) Shiraz - a unique variety. Key aspects of Shiraz for cool climates. NATIONAL COOL CLIMATE SHIRAZ SYMPOSIUM. ORANGE. NSW. OCTOBER 24-25
Hardie, W. J. (2012) Grapevine health and sustainable wine business. SPRING VINE HEALTH FIELD DAY. TUMBARUMBA. NSW. SEPTEMBER 6
Hardie, W.J. (2005) The impact of planting material on the grape and wine industries. ‘MAKING EVERY STICK COUNT” WORKSHOP, MILDURA, VICTORIA June.
Hardie, W.J. (2004) The role of the nursery sector in the Australian viticultural industry. ‘MAKING EVERY STICK COUNT” WORKSHOP, GRIFFITH, NSW
Hardie, W.J. (2004) The role of the nursery sector in the Australian viticultural industry. ‘MAKING EVERY STICK COUNT” WORKSHOP, MILDURA, VICTORIA
Hardie, W.J. (2002)Cool climate viticulture R&D. VICTORIAN WINE INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION, FIRST NATIONAL COOL CLIMATE VITICULTURE SYMPOSIUM, GEELONG, VICTORIA
Hardie, W.J. (2002) Wine grapes-quality or quantity. INSTITUTE FOR HORTICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT FORUM, KNOXFIELD, VICTORIA
Hardie, W.J. (2000) The challenge of change, research and development: its critical role in future industry prospects. AUSTRALIAN WINE INDUSTRY OUTLOOK CONFERENCE, ADELAIDE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Hardie,W.J (2000) Adding value in viticulture. EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN AGRICULTURE: FROM IDEAS TO ADOPTION, BUREAU OF RURAL SCIENCES CONFERENCE 25-26 JULY, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES AND FORESTRY AUSTRALIA
Hardie, W.J. (1999) Grapevine biology and adaptation to viticulture. SYMPOSIUM ON REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY IN GRAPEVINES, MERBEIN, VICTORIA
Hardie, W.J. (1999) Quality-what does this mean to wine grape growers? GRAPECHEQUE, WINE GRAPE QUALITY SEMINAR, TRAWOOL, VICTORIA
Hardie, W.J. (1988) Aspects of grapevine irrigation in New Zealand. in 'Challenges in the Developing Cool Climate Vine Areas' BATH, G.I., ED., PROCEEDINGS OF A SEMINAR HELD AT VCAH DOOKIE CAMPUS, 31 MAY 1988 DOOKIE VICTORIA
Hardie, W.J. (1988) Practical experience with soil management - King Valley, Victoria. in 'Vineyard Soil and Sod Culture Management', LEE, T.H., FREEMAN, B.M. AND HAYES, P.F. EDS. AUSTRALIAN SOCIETY OF VITICULTURE AND ENOLOGY, GLEN OSMOND, AUSTRALIA
Hardie, W.J. (1985) Irrigation scheduling for optimum yield and fruit quality in southern Victoria. in 'Grapevine Management in Southern Victoria' PROCEEDINGS OF A SEMINAR AT THE HORTICULTURAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE, KNOXFIELD, VICTORIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE RURAL AFFAIRS, VICTORIA, AGDEX 241
Hardie, W.J. (1981) pH and acidity regulation in the vineyard by water supply. In GRAPE QUALITY - ASSESSMENT FROM VINEYARD TO JUICE PREPARATION. LEE, T.H., ED, AUSTRALIAN SOCIETY OF VITICULTURE AND ENOLOGY, INC. GLEN OSMOND, AUSTRALIA
Hardie, W.J. (1976) Mechanical harvesting of various varieties. in PROCEEDINGS OF A WORKSHOP ON MECHANICAL HARVESTING OF GRAPES, CSIRO, MERBEIN, 3 - 5 FEBRUARY 1976
Hardie, W. J. (1975) The balanced vine. in PROCEEDINGS OF NATURAL RAINFALL GRAPE GROWING AND WINE MAKING SEMINAR, BALLARAT, VICTORIA, 27-28 NOVEMBER, 1975
Book chapters
Holzapfel, B. P., Smith, J. P., Field, S. K. and Hardie, W. J. (2010) ‘Dynamics of Carbohydrate Reserves in Cultivated Grapevines’ Chp. 3 in HORTICULTURAL REVIEWS 37, ed. J. Janick, John Wiley and Sons, Inc. New Jersey.
McKay, A.D., Crittenden, G. J., Dry, P. R. and Hardie, W. J. (1999) ITALIAN WINEGRAPE VARIETIES IN AUSTRALIA, Winetitles, Adelaide
Hardie, W. J. and Cirami, R.M. (1988) 'Grapevine Rootstocks' Chp. 8 in AUSTRALIAN VITICULTURE VOLUME 1, RESOURCES IN AUSTRALIA, eds, Coombe, B.G., and Dry, P.R., Australian Industrial Publishers. Adelaide
Patents
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