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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Betsy Cowdery

Alasdair Cox

Director of Operations
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

Mhairi Coyle

Greenhouse Gas and Carbon Dynamics Researcher
T: 07816155104

Tony Craig

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

Dr. Carol-Ann Craig

Inorganic Isotope Lead, ISO17025 Technical and Quality Manager and GxP Quality Assurance Manager
T: +44 (0)1224 395101

Rachel Creaney

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

Robert Crow

Project Manager
T: 01382 568742

Carol Curran

Research Scientist

Mags Currie

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

Tim Daniell

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

Hugh Darby

Director of Finance
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

Hazel Davidson

Laboratory Technician

Rhona Davidson

Howard Davies

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

Lorna Dawson

Head of Forensic Science
T: +44 (0)7815 178093

Jimmy Dessoly

Liz Dinnie

Qualitative Social Researcher
T: +44 (0)1224 395388 (*)

Dr Nikki Dodd

CREW Manager
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

Carrie Donald

Gillian Donaldson-Selby

Peatland Hydrologist
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

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