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Professor Kingsley Dixon is a Highly Cited Researcher specializing in ecology, restoration, and conservation biology of Australian native plants and ecosystems. With over 40 years of experience, he has led research teams in partnership with industry and has transformed restoration outcomes across the country. His success in applied research has garnered him recognition as the WA Scientist of the Year in 2016 and as a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering in 2020. He played a key role in the team that was awarded the 2022 Ecological Impact Award from the Ecological Society of Australia for his contributions to national conservation and restoration efforts, particularly in response to the 2019-2020 Black Summer bushfires. His pioneering research included the discovery of smoke-stimulated germination in Australian plants, which led to the identification of karrikins, a new class of phytohormones. Furthermore, his research continues with seven post-doctoral programs, focusing on the natural role of cyanide in soil dormancy control. As Foundation Director of Kings Park Science, he has led a group responsible for internationally recognized science innovation and has fostered collaborations with over 40 research scientists and students, including international research students and Fullbright Fellows.
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