Alistair MacFarlane

Sir Alistair MacFarlane
Principal of Heriot-Watt University
In office
1989–1996
Preceded byThomas L. Johnston
Succeeded byJohn Stuart Archer
Personal details
BornAlistair George James MacFarlane
(1931-05-09)9 May 1931
Died2 November 2021(2021-11-02) (aged 90)
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Sir Alistair George James MacFarlane CBE FREng FRS FRSE (9 May 1931 – 2 November 2021) was a Scottish electrical engineer and leading academic who served as Principal and Vice Chancellor of Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, and Rector, University of the Highlands and Islands.