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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Alastair Swanson

HR Partner-Data and Support
T: 01224 395077

Isabella Swyst

Agroecology Field Team Technician

Michael Taliansky

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

Mostafa Tavana

Geographic Information System Analyst
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

Mark Taylor

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

Andy Taylor

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

Carol Taylor

William Thomas

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

Chloe Thompson

Research Assistant
T: 0344 928 5428

Ken Thomson

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

Caroline Thomson

Sub contracts officer and agile policy centre administrator
T: 01224 395369

Andrew Thorburn

Web and Database Developer
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

Jens Tilsner

Lecturer (joint appointment with University of St Andrews)

Valeria M. Toledo-Gallegos

Rural and Agricultural Economist
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

Diana Tomczyk

Lesley Torrance

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

Tracy Torrance

Ian Toth

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

Willie Towers

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

Leanne Townsend

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

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