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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Richard Hewitt

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

Jan Hewitt

Marketing Manager

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

Sarah Horne

Graphic Designer

Professor Rupert Lloyd Hough

Director of the Digital Transformation Office
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

Kelly Houston

Geneticist
T: 01382568568

Raul Huertas

Research Leader, Head of Plant Adaptations, Biochemistry and Food Quality (PABFQ) Group
T: +44 (0)138 256 8838

Sonia Humphris

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

Holli Hunter

Administrator
T: +44 (0) 1224 395079

Pietro (Pete) Iannetta (Prof.)

Head of Ecological Food Systems
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

Glenn Iason

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

Adekunle Ibiyemi

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

Dr. Alhassan Ibrahim

Social Research Scientist – Nature-based solutions, Land use-water nexus, peatlands & freshwater innovations
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

Justin Irvine

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

Katherine Irvine

Behavioural Social Scientist
T: +44 (0)1224 395 397

Leah Jackson-Blake

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

Euan James

Research Leader in Beneficial Plant-Microbe Interactions
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)
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