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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Jenni Stockan

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

Laura-Jane Strachan

Head of Electron Microscopy

Eileen Stuart

Board Member of the People and Governance Committee

Eileen Stuart

Board member for SERIC

Fiona Sturgeon

ICP Section Lead
T: +44 (0)1224 395351

Marc Stutter

Senior Scientist
T: +44 (0)1224 395162

Lee-Ann Sutherland

Director of International Land Use Study Centre
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

Alastair Swanson

HR Partner-Data and Support
T: 01224 395077

Isabella Swyst

Agroecology Field Team Technician

Michael Taliansky

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

Mostafa Tavana

Geographic Information System Analyst
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

Ahmed Tawfike

Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry Technologist
T: 01382568739

Mark Taylor

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

Andy Taylor

Molecular Fungal Ecologist
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

William Thomas

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

Jeff Thompson

Research Leader - Remote Sensing

Ken Thomson

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

Caroline Thomson

Sub contracts officer and agile policy centre administrator
T: 01224 395369
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