Mark Mitchell (researcher)

Mark Mitchell
Nationality American
Institutions Georgia Tech Research Institute
Alma mater Georgia Institute of Technology (BS, MS)
Known for Antennas and radar research

Mark Mitchell is the director of the Applied Concepts Laboratory at the Georgia Tech Research Institute, a position he has held since 2013.[1] He is also the interim director of the GTRI Sensors and Electromagnetic Applications Laboratory.[2]

Education

Mitchell received both a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1985 and 1986, respectively. As a student at Georgia Tech, he worked for the campus radio station, WREK, serving terms as music director and programming director during his time there.[3]

Career

Mitchell began working at GTRI in 1987 as a research engineer. During his career, he has been involved with the government teams that developed a number of modern phased array systems, including the THAAD radar and the Cobra Judy Replacement program.[4] He undertook key roles in several defense acquisition programs, particularly those under the purview of the Antenna Integrated Product Team (IPT).[1] Mitchell was named interim director of the Applied Concepts Laboratory in November 2013 and was later made permanent director.[1] He also holds an interim directorship over the Sensors and Electromagnetic Applications Laboratory.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Mark Mitchell Named New ACL Director at Georgia Tech Research Institute". Georgia Tech Research Institute. Retrieved 2014-09-18.
  2. 1 2 "2014 Annual Report" (PDF). Georgia Tech Research Institute. p. 8. Retrieved 2014-11-13.
  3. ↑ "The Current Generation of Oldies Tapes". WREK. Retrieved 2014-10-02.
  4. ↑ "Mark Mitchell". Georgia Tech Professional Education. Retrieved 2014-10-02.
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