Paul Gorton

Adjunct Research Professor

• M.Sc., PhD Automatic Control, University of Manchester, UK.
• Carleton University, Carleton University
• 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1S 5B6

Research Interests

• Evolution of the systems engineering methodology for the rapid development of complex, connected systems and systems of systems.
• Automation and augmentation of system life cycle development activities. Visibility and manageability of the development process.
• Simulation and simulation environments to support the development life-cycle from initial operational requirement to system operations.

Biography

Paul Gorton has extensive experience in the development of high value aerospace, defence and commercial information systems. He spent most of his career at MDA in various roles, including, Manager of Research and Development, Director of Engineering and Vice President of the Systems Division. Prior to joining MDA, he worked on airborne radar systems and precise aircraft positioning systems with Litton Systems (Canada) Limited and image formation processors for spaceborne and airborne Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) systems with Systems Designers plc in the UK.