George Murray Burnett

George Murray Burnett
Principal of Heriot-Watt University
In office
1974–1980
Preceded byRobert Allan Smith
Succeeded byThomas L. Johnston

George Murray Burnett FRSE FRSA FRIC LLD (19211980) was a Scottish mathematician and chemist. He served as both Principal and Vice-Chancellor of Heriot-Watt University from 1974 until 1980. He is largely remembered for his work on polymer reactions.