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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Jean Robertson

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

Lucinda Robinson

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

Dr Graeme Rogers

Innovation Manager

Linzi Ross

Nick Roxburgh

Social Systems Simulation Modeller
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

Dr Hannah Rudman FBCS FRSA

Senior Research Fellow

Joanne Russell

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

Eugene Ryabov

Virologist

Doug Salt

Scientific Computing Specialist
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

James Sample

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

Frances Sandison

Life Cycle Analyst
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

Geeske Scholz

Researcher in people environment studies
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

Miriam Schreiber

Cereal Bioinformatics Specialist

Leonie Schulz

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

Dr Nick Schurch

Application Lead for Ecology & Environmental Science (BioSS)
T: 01224395126

Gary Shannon

Sanjeev Kumar Sharma

Senior Research Scientist
T: +44 1382 568741 (*)

Dr Paul Shaw

Senior Research Scientist
T: +44 (0)1382 568864

Jennifer Shoesmith

Postdoctoral Researcher

Orla Shortall

Agricultural Social Scientist
T: +44 (0)1224 395302

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