Paula deWitte

Paula deWitte is a retired Professor of Practice in Computer Science & Engineering and Civil & Environmental Engineering at Texas A&M University. She holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science (Texas A&M University, 1989), a JD (St. Mary's University, 2008), and degrees in Mathematics and Education from Purdue University. Her research focuses on cybersecurity policy, legal compliance in AI systems, and incident response for industrial control systems. She has extensive industry experience in technology startups, project management, and leadership roles, including CEO positions in Israeli and U.S. companies.

• Education: Purdue University (BS Mathematics, 1974; MS Education, 1975), Texas A&M (PhD Computer Science, 1989), St. Mary's Law (JD, 2008)

Her research explores intersections of technology, law, and ethics, particularly in cybersecurity governance and AI applications in legal frameworks. Her publications address maritime cybersecurity, data privacy in legal contexts, and business process engineering. She has been honored as a Distinguished Alumna by Purdue University's Mathematics Department (2015).

Industry contributions include applied research in small businesses and university labs, with expertise in technology development and startup management. She has advised on projects spanning cybersecurity frameworks and integrated system security protocols.