Raymond Harry Peters (19 February 1918 - 15 July 1995) was Professor of Polymer and Fibre Science, University of Manchester, 1955-1984, then Professor Emeritus. He was educated at Ilford County High School, King's College London and the University of Manchester. He worked for Imperial Chemical Industries, 1941-6 and 1949-55. 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.
