He received his Bachelor degree in computing and cognitive science from Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario, and his Ph.D. in computer science from Western University in London, Ontario. Paul subsequently worked as a postdoc with IBM Research in Canada, developing a visual analytics platform for genomics applications. His research and teaching interests span many disciplines including human-computer interaction, information visualization, applied cognition, user experience design, and learning technologies. He specializes in human-centered design of interactive technology, with a focus on human cognition, visual interfaces, and interaction design.