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Robin has a background in plant science, and for over 35 years has been involved in modelling biological systems, ranging
Dr Bob Mayes trained as a ruminant nutritionist and, for over 30 years, has specialised in research on grazing sheep
Annie McKee is a senior social researcher in the Social Economic and Geographical Sciences Department (SEGS) and a member of
Robin is a plant ecologist at the Institute focusing on the management and functioning of biodiversity in a range of
Pat is a research assistant with 25 years experience, mainly in Soil Organic Chemistry, Microbiological and Biogeochemistry of Catchment Systems. She has experience of a broad range of Analytical and Microbiological techniques with extensive fieldwork and site management skills.
Maria Nijnik is a natural resource, ecological and climate change economist and a social scientist: Science Group Leader – Land
Margaret McKeen has developed her skills in GIS and spatial analysis over more than 30 years, (over 28 years of which within the institute), using mainly ESRI software, particularly using ModelBuilder and scripting, using Python and R. She applies her skills across most of the areas of research and commercial work undertaken within the institute including forensics in the UK and abroad. Margaret occasionally tutors colleagues who request help with GIS and spatial analysis and occasionally assisting on licensing and copyright issues.
Steve is a hydromorphologist who is interested in physical processes and forms within river systems. His background is in physical geography and fluvial geomorphology. Based at the University of Aberdeen, he gained a BSc degree in geography in 2005 and completed a PhD in fluvial geomorphology in 2009.
Helaina’s research in soil ecology and soil science spans over 28 years with extensive practical experience in agricultural and semi-natural
David is a Field Research Scientist in the Environmental and Biochemical Sciences group and has worked at the institute for over 30 years. His main roles are to carry out field sampling (water and soils), the setup and maintenance of field equipment, the processing of samples in the laboratory (water and soils) and the planning and organization of field equipment. He is also part of a field team who carry out soil surveys to create soil maps for use by Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS).
