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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Davie Sim

Site Operations Manager

Gordon Simpson

Principal Investigator
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

Peter Skelsey

Research Leader
T: +44 (0)1382 568913

Becky Smith

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

Stuart Smith

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

Sandra Smith

Research Assistant (Organic)

Pauline Smith

Kay Smith

Jamie Smith

Business Development Manager of Agri -Tech Services; and Business Development Manger of The National Potato Innovation Centre
T: 07766763157

Dr Jonathan Snape

Head of James Hutton Limited

Phoebe Somervail

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

Geoff Squire

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

Julie Squires

Research Scientist
T: +44 (0)1382 568835

Gillian Stacey

Derek Stewart

Director of the Advanced Plant Growth Centre
T: +44 (0)1382 568778

Jenni Stockan

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

Laura-Jane Strachan

Head of Electron Microscopy

Fiona Sturgeon

ICP Section Lead
T: +44 (0)1224 395351

Marc Stutter

Senior Scientist
T: +44 (0)1224 395162

Lee-Ann Sutherland

Director of International Land Use Study Centre
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

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