Computer Architecture with Mark D. Hill (Part 2)

Catalyzing Computing

Part two of Khari Douglas' interview with Dr. Mark D. Hill, the Gene M. Amdahl and John P. Morgridge Professor Emeritus of Computer Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the Chair Emeritus of the CCC Council. This episode was recorded prior to Dr. Hill joining Microsoft as a Partner Hardware Architect with Azure. His research interests include parallel computer system design, memory system design, computer simulation, deterministic replay and transactional memory. In this episode, Mark discusses the importance of hardware security, the impact of AI on hardware, and working in academia vs industry. Timestamps to jump to certain topics: Hardware Security & Vulnerabilities - (1:01) Mark’s Involvement with CCC/CRA - (5:58) AI and the Future of Hardware - (10:38) Simulation of Computer Hardware - (14:00) Thoughts on Running Successful A Successful Organization - (18:11) Academia Versus Industry - (23:53) Future of Computing Research - (28:24) Outro - (30:56)