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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Robert Hancock

Plant Biochemist
T: +44(0)1382 568779

Claire Hardy

Social Researcher and Project Facilitator
T: +44 (0)1224 395396

Matt Hare

Social-Ecological Systems Modeller
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

Cathy Hawes

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

Samuel Heban

Social-Technical-Ecological Systems Agent-Based Modeller
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

Dr Pete Hedley

Core Facilities Group Leader

Professor Ingo Hein

Head of Potato Genetics and Professor of Crop Genetics
T: +44 (0)1382568869

Rachel Helliwell

Director of Hydro Nation International Centre
T: +44 (0)7854 758876

Piers Hemsley

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

Alison Hester

Senior Scientist and Baillie Gifford Entrepreneurial Research Fellow
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

Richard Hewison

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

Richard Hewitt

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

Steve Hillier

Soil Mineralogist
T: +44 (0)1224 395336

Nicola Holden

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

Ashleigh Holmes

Researcher
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

Dr. Jonathan Hopkins

Research Scientist
T: +44 (0)1224 395312

Professor Rupert Lloyd Hough

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