Background
Higson, Gordon Robert was born on June 10, 1932 in Bolton, Lancashire, England. Son of Robert and Agnes (Cummiskey) Higson.
Higson, Gordon Robert was born on June 10, 1932 in Bolton, Lancashire, England. Son of Robert and Agnes (Cummiskey) Higson.
Bachelor of Science in Physics with honours, Manchester University, 1954. Doctor of Philosophy, Aberdeen University, 2000.
Section leader, Fairey Aviation Company, Hayes, United Kingdom, 1954-1959; group head, National Coal Board, Isleworth, United Kingdom, 1959-1969; scientist, Department Health and Social Security, London, 1969-1980; director scientific and technical services, Department Health and Social Security, London, 1980-1988; secretary general, International Association Medical Prosthesis Manufacturers, Paris, 1988-1990; chairman, Medical Technology Cons. Europe Ltd., Egham, United Kingdom, 1989-1995. Mayneord lecturer British Institute Radiology, 1986.
Fellow Institute Physics, Institution Electrical Engineers.
Married Eileen Mary Warrington, July 23, 1955. Children: Mark, Paul, Ursula.