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.

Kelly Houston

Geneticist
T: 01382568568

Raul Huertas

Research Leader
T: +44 (0)138 256 8838

Sonia Humphris

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

Holli Hunter

Administrator
T: +44 (0) 1224 395079

Pietro (Pete) Iannetta (Prof.)

Head of Ecological Food Systems
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

Glenn Iason

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

Adekunle Ibiyemi

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

Dr. Alhassan Ibrahim

Environmental Social Scientist - Mainstreaming Nature Based Solutions
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

Justin Irvine

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

Katherine Irvine

Behavioural Social Scientist
T: +44 (0)1224 395 397

Leah Jackson-Blake

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

Euan James

Research Leader in Beneficial Plant-Microbe Interactions
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

Scott Johnson

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

Ailsa Johnson-Marshall

David Johnston

Head of Finance
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428

Kathleen Johnstone

John Jones

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

Dr Sue Jones

Bioinformatics Group Leader

Katy Joyce

Qualitative Research Assistant

Alba Juárez-Bourke

Research Assistant - Qualitative Methods
T: +44 (0)1224 395300 (direct)

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