Alistair MacFarlane
Sir Alistair MacFarlane | |
|---|---|
| Principal of Heriot-Watt University | |
| In office 1989–1996 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas L. Johnston |
| Succeeded by | John Stuart Archer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Alistair George James MacFarlane 9 May 1931 |
| Died | 2 November 2021 (aged 90) |
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.