Harrison Shull

Harrison Shull
Born(1923-08-17)August 17, 1923
DiedJuly 28, 2003(2003-07-28) (aged 79)
Alma materPrinceton University
University of California, Berkeley
Known forNatural orbital theory
Scientific career
FieldsTheoretical chemistry
InstitutionsIndiana University Bloomington
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
University of Colorado Boulder
Naval Postgraduate School

Harrison Shull (August 17, 1923 – July 28, 2003) was an American theoretical chemist and academic administrator known for foundational contributions to quantum chemistry, particularly the development of natural orbital theory in electronic structure calculations. He was elected to the National Academy of Sciences in 1969. Shull later served as provost or chief academic officer at several institutions, including Indiana University Bloomington, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, the University of Colorado Boulder, and the Naval Postgraduate School.