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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Thomas Adams

Molecular PCN Resistance Researcher
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

Kyle Adams

Laboratory Technician

Dr Kerr Adams

Research Scientist

Stephen Addy

Hydromorphologist
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

Ernest Afriyie

Research Scientist (Infrared Spectroscopy)
T: 01224395110

Matt Aitkenhead

Soils Modeller
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

Ioanna Akoumianaki

Steve Albon

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

Colin Alexander

BioSS Research Operations Officer
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

Toby Alkhersan

Crop Trials Manager: Scientific Services

Kate Anderson

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

Evangelia Apostolakopoulou

Information Governance Officer
T: +44 (0)1224 395065

Irma Arts

PhD Student
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

Rebekka Artz

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

Ceri Austin

Laboratory Technician
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

Lisa Avery

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

Anna Avrova

Dr. Nikki Baggaley

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

J Antonio Ballesteros-Figueroa

Researcher in people environment studies and behavioural modelling
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

Gill Banks

Laboratory Technician

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