Our people

In this 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.

Ashley Murdoch

Research Assistant

Corran Musk

Linux Administrator
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

Tareq Mzek

Agricultural & Food Economist

Shaini Naha

Hydrological-Hydrochemical Modeller
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

Dr Trinity Sandra Ndlovu

Agro-Ecosystem Ecologist
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

Wakene Negassa

Soil chemist

Roy Neilson

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

Scott Newey

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

Gareth Newman

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

Claire Newman

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

Adrian Newton

Cereal Pathologist/Agroecologist
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

Hebe Nicholson

Social Scientist in People-Environment Studies
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

Maria Nijnik

Principal Researcher
T: +44 (0)1224 395305

Christina Noble

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

Andrew Nolan

Head of Ecology and Land Evaluation Unit
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

Aleksandra Okpo

Laboratory Technician
T: 01382568887

Jamie Orr

Molecular/Computational Biologist
T: 03449285428

Paola Ovando Pol

Honorary Associate, former MDT Fellowship in Natural Capital
T: +44 (0)344 928 5307

Jason Owen

Head of Technical Support Group

Dr Eulyn Pagaling

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

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