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I am a honorary associate at the James Hutton Institute and my work combines psychological and sociological perspectives in human-nature
Bob Ferrier has over 20 years experience in water resources management in particular the hydrological, hydrochemical and ecological consequences of environmental change.
Katrina Brown is a human geographer with 20 years of experience researching practices of rural and environmental governance and innovating
Willie is a soil scientist who has made a significant contribution to the Scottish soil map coverage and the Institute
Nikki's background is in soil hydrology and terrain analysis. Prior to joining the Institute Nikki had three years experience working on the European agricultural modelling project: STAMINA.
Professor Ken Thomson is an economist who has worked on agricultural and rural policy issues for several decades of university career at Newcastle upon Tyne and Aberdeen (of which he is a native). He is currently working part-time in SEGS for a limited period, mainly to assist the Group and its members to obtaining and successfully completing contributions to the Institute's overall mission.
Caroline joined the Institute in 1984 as a research assistant. She has experience of a broad range of analytical techniques
Claire has over 20 years laboratory experience including nine years in microbiological laboratories and two years with Scottish Water, before joining the Institute in 2002 where she has worked in both the Soils and Catchment Management groups.
Steve Albon was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, Scotland's National Academy of Sciences and Letters, in 2008. He has held an Honorary Chair at the University of Aberdeen since 1997.