Background
Gorton, Robert L. was born on October 19, 1931 in Houston, Texas, United States. Son of Lester H. and Frances M. Gorton.
Gorton, Robert L. was born on October 19, 1931 in Houston, Texas, United States. Son of Lester H. and Frances M. Gorton.
Bachelor of Science, Louisiana Tech U, Ruston, 1953. Master of Science, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, 1960. Doctor of Philosophy, Kansas State University, Manhattan, 1966.
Engineer Schlumberger Corporation, Morgan City, Louisiana, 1955—1958. Faculty associate Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, 1959—1960. Professor, mechanical engineering Kansas State University, Manhattan, 1960—1994, emeritus professor, since 1994.
Principal Gorton Associate, Manhattan, 1969—2003. With United States Army, 1953-1955.
Fellow: American Society of Heating (life Distinguished Service award), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (life).
Married Rosalind D. Davis, June 11, 1960. Children: Elaine F. Kaifes, Catherine M. Hogan, Christine A. Robinson, Robert J.