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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Dr Lucy Beattie

Social scientist in sustainable farming systems
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

Naomi Beingessner

Social Researcher in Transformative Land Management
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

Fiona Bender

Research Assistant

Kirsty Blackstock

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

Katrina Brown

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

Dr Hannah Budge

Research Scientist: Social Science

Dr Esther Carmen

Environmental Governance Researcher

Jianyu CHEN

Social Scientist in People-Environment studies & Behavioural modelling
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428

Kathryn Colley

Social Scientist - Person-Environment Interactions
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

Tony Craig

Research Lead in Sustainable Behaviours
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

Rachel Creaney

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

Mags Currie

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

Eilidh Dillon

Research Assistant

Liz Dinnie

Qualitative Social Researcher
T: +44 (0)1224 395388 (*)

Raynae Dumpfrey

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

Sharon Flanigan

Qualitative Social Scientist
T: +44 (0)1224 395301

Rebecca Gray

Research Assistant
T: 01224 395444.

Alice Hague

Senior Environmental Social Scientist

Claire Hardy

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