Raymond Harry Peters (19 February 1918 – 15 July 1995) was Professor of Polymer and

Fibre Fiber or fibre (from la, fibra, links=no) is a natural or artificial substance that is significantly longer than it is wide. Fibers are often used in the manufacture of other materials. The strongest engineering materials often incorporate ...

Science, University of Manchester, 1955-1984, then professor emeritus. He was educated at Ilford County High School,

King's College London King's College London (informally King's or KCL) is a public research university located in London, England. King's was established by royal charter in 1829 under the patronage of King George IV and the Duke of Wellington. In 1836, King's ...

and the University of Manchester. He worked for

Imperial Chemical Industries Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI) was a British chemical company. It was, for much of its history, the largest manufacturer in Britain. It was formed by the merger of four leading British chemical companies in 1926. Its headquarters were at M ...

, 1941-1946 and 1949-1955. After retirement, he was visiting professor at UMIST, 1984-1986 and the University of Strathclyde, 1984. He was president of the Society of Dyers and Colourists, 1967-1968.

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