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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Tony Fraser

Honorary Associate
T: +44 (0)1224 395104

Zisis Gagkas

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

Urmi Ghosh

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

Miriam Glendell

Research Lead - Catchment Modelling
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

Nia Gray-Wannell

Research Scientist

Gillian Green

Analytical Laboratory Manager/ Research Technician
T: 01224395332

Rachel Helliwell

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

Steve Hillier

Soil Mineralogist
T: +44 (0)1224 395336

Raul Huertas

Research Leader
T: +44 (0)138 256 8838

Leah Jackson-Blake

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

Andy Kindness

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

Dan Langford

Business Development Manager, International Barley Hub

Dr Allan Lilly (F.I. Soil Sci.)

Honorary Associate

Angela Main

Senior IR Analyst
T: +44 (0)1224 395331

Gillian Martin

T: +44 (0)1224 395352

Gordon McDougall

Senior Research Scientist, Head of Plant Biochemistry and Food Quality Group
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

Andy Midwood

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

Shaini Naha

Hydrological-Hydrochemical Modeller
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)
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