Peter Bordier Hoj

Background

Hoj, Peter Bordier was born on April 29, 1957 in Hundested, Denmark. Son of John and Bodil Bordier (Christensen) Hoj. arrived in Australia, 1987.

Education

Master of Science in Biochemistry, University Copenhagen, 1983. Doctor of Philosophy in Plant Physiology, Veterinary and Agricultural University Copenhagen, 1987.

Career

From research fellow to senior lecturer LaTrobe University, Australia, 1987-1994. Professor viticulture University Adelaide, Australia, 1995-1997, professor oenology, since 1997. Director Australian Wine Research Institute, Glen Osmond, Australia, 1997—2004.

Chief Executive Officer Australian Research Council, since 2004. Research contributions in photosynthesis research, protein/enzyme research, and viticultural research.

Achievements

• Peter Bordier Hoj has been listed as a noteworthy Biochemist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Prime Min.'s Science, Engineering and Innovation Council, since 1999. Member South Australian Innovation, Science and Technology Council, since 2000. Member Australian Society Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (medalist 1992), Australian Society for Viticulture and Oenology.

Interests

• Avocations: classical music, history, soccer, bush walking.

Connections

Married Robyn Saskia van Heeswijck, September 10, 1983 (dec, September 5, 2003). Children: Torbjorn, Stine.

Father:

John Hoj

Mother:

Bodil Bordier (Christensen) Hoj

Spouse:

Robyn Saskia van Heeswijck

child:

Torbjorn Hoj

child:

Stine Hoj