Our people

In the our people section, you will find profiles of our staff members, showcasing their professional backgrounds, research interests, and contributions to the Institute’s goals.

We invite you to explore these profiles to learn more about the talented individuals who make The James Hutton Institute a leader in environmental and agricultural research. At the heart of our Institute is a fantastic team of scientists, researchers, and support staff, each bringing their own unique skills and passion to the organisation.

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Scott Johnson

Honorary Associate
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

David Johnston

Head of Finance
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428

John Jones

Research Scientist
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

Dr Sue Jones

Bioinformatics Group Leader

Katy Joyce

Qualitative Research Assistant

Alba Juárez-Bourke

Research Assistant - Qualitative Methods
T: +44 (0)1224 395300 (direct)

Dimitris Kalogiros

PhD Student
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

Gurneet Kapour

Research Assistant
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

Alison Karley

Agroecologist
T: +44 (0)1382 568820

Umut Kartal

Life Cycle Systems Developer

Amanpreet Kaur

Joint Hutton and CIP Potato Research Scientist

Andy Kindness

Head of Department
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

Dale King

Research Technician

Gosia Konieczko

HR Advisor
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