Edward John Bevan (11 December 1856 – 17 October 1921) was an English chemist.
After graduating, he became a chemist at the Scottish paper making firm of Alexander Cowan & Co.
He met Charles Frederick Cross, and the pair then attended Owens College, Manchester.
Cross who was interested in cellulose technology went into partnership with Bevan in 1885, setting up as analytical and consulting chemists in New Court, Lincoln's Inn in London.
He was awarded the John Scott Medal of The Franklin Institute in 1895.