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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Adrian Newton

Cereal Pathologist/Agroecologist
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

Maria Nijnik

Principal Researcher
T: +44 (0)1224 395305

Christina Noble

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

Andrew Nolan

Head of Ecology and Land Evaluation Unit
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

Aleksandra Okpo

Laboratory Technician
T: 01382568887

Jamie Orr

Molecular/Computational Biologist
T: 03449285428

Paola Ovando Pol

Honorary Associate, former MDT Fellowship in Natural Capital
T: +44 (0)344 928 5307

Jason Owen

Head of Technical Support Group

Fiyinfoluwa Oyeneye

Project Administrator

Dr Eulyn Pagaling

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

Prof. Robin Pakeman

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

Thomas Parker

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

Eric Paterson

Root Physiologist / Biochemist
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

Ishaan Patil

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

Ana Peña del Valle

MDT Fellow in Sustainable Food Systems
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

Helen Pendlowski

XRD Lab Manager
T: +44 (0)1224 395357

Stephen Petrie

Martina Picmanova

Research Scientist

Annabel Pinker

Social Scientist
T: +44 (0) 1224 395 442

Simone Piras

Agricultural / Rural Economist
T: +44 (0)1224 395 399

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