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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Kyle Adams

Laboratory Technician

Dr Kerr Adams

Research Scientist

Stephen Addy

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

Ernest Afriyie

Research Scientist (Infrared Spectroscopy)
T: 01224395110

Ceri Austin

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

Lisa Avery

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

Dr. Nikki Baggaley

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

Dr Clara Benavent Celma

Research Scientist (Microbiology)

Dr Maricela Blair

Hydro Nation Policy Officer

Ann Brands

Rebekah Burman

CREW Project Manager

Susan Cooksley

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

Pat Cooper

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

Dr Amy Cooper

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

Mhairi Coyle

Greenhouse Gas and Carbon Dynamics Researcher
T: 07816155104

Carol Curran

Research Scientist

Hazel Davidson

Laboratory Technician

Howard Davies

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

Lorna Dawson

Head of Forensic Science
T: +44 (0)7815 178093

Dr Nikki Dodd

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

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