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.

Prof. Robin Pakeman

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

Thomas Parker

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

Eric Paterson

Root Physiologist / Biochemist
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

Ishaan Patil

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

Ana Peña del Valle

MDT Fellow in Sustainable Food Systems
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

Helen Pendlowski

XRD Lab Manager
T: +44 (0)1224 395357

Stephen Petrie

Martina Picmanova

Research Scientist

Annabel Pinker

Social Scientist
T: +44 (0) 1224 395 442

Simone Piras

Agricultural / Rural Economist
T: +44 (0)1224 395 399

Elizabeth Pirrie

Graham Pitkin

Glasshouse Services Supervisor
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

Tim Pittaway

Social Researcher in Rural Digitalisation
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

Laura Poggio

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

Gary Polhill

Human-Natural Systems Research Scientist
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

Simon Pont

Dr. Michael Porter

Imaging Specialist

Sam Poskitt

Environmental Social Scientist
T: +44 (0)344 928 5170 (*)

Katrin Prager

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

Dr Katharine Preedy

BioSS Application Lead for Plant and Crop Sciences
T: 01382568914

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