Paul Gratz is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Texas A&M University. He received his Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin in 2008. His research interests focus on security, power, reliability, and performance in multicore distributed computer architectures, including processor memory systems and on-chip interconnection networks. Gratz has contributed extensively to advancing the understanding and development of these key areas within the field of computer engineering, using innovative techniques to enhance system capabilities.