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.

Sophie Webb

Scientific Technician

Lydia Welsh

Renate Wendler

Honorary Associate

Maureen Whalen

Stephen Whisson

Molecular Potato Pathologist
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

Duncan White

Laboratory Manager - Microbiology
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428

Dr Katherine Whyte

Ecological and Environmental Statistician

Bethany Wilkins

GIS Spatial Analyst/ Research Assistant
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

Mark Wilkinson

Senior Research Scientist in Catchment Hydrology
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

Dominic Williams

Crop Image Analyst

Esther Williams

Ruth Wilson

Social Scientist (Mixed Methods)
T: +44 (0)1224 395 393

Charlotte Winspear

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

Tami Wooldridge

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

Frank Wright

Principal Bioinformaticist
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

Kathryn Wright

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

Jagadeesh Yeluripati

Senior Scientist (Ecosystem Modelling)
T: +44 (0)1224 395282

Jane Yildiz

Mark Young

Plant Scientist/Information Technologist
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

David Young

Field Manager
T: 07725928964

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