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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Leanne Townsend

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

Fanny Tran

Claire Traynor

Karolina Trdlicova

Research Scientist (Social Science)

Sara Trojahn

Postdoctoral Researcher
T: 01224 395117

Mads Troldborg

Research Scientist-Human & Ecological Risk Assesment
T: +44(0)1224 395 373 (direct)

Dr Stuart M.R. Turner

Research Scientist (Mineralogy)

Niki McCallum

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

Tracy Valentine

Research Leader Plant:Soils interactions
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

Diana Valero

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

Akis Varypatakis

Research Scientist

Susan Verrall

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

Marek Vidis

Vanessa Wahl

Research Group Leader "Developmental Transitions"

Adam Walker

Xavier Alexis Walter

Senior Scientist: wastewater management for the circular economy
T: 01224395120

Chen Wang

Landscape and Visualisation Modeller
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

Douglas Wardell-Johnson

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

Chris Warden

Helen Watson

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

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