Jose M. Garcia was born in Valencia, Spain on January 9, 1962. He received a MS degree in Electrical Engineering from the Technical University of Valencia (Valencia, Spain) in 1987, and a PhD degree in Computer Engineering from the Technical University of Valencia in 1991. He is professor of Computer Architecture at the Department of Computer Engineering, and also Head of the Research Group on Parallel Computer Architecture. Prof. García is currently serving as Dean of the School of Computer Science at the University of Murcia (Spain).

In 1987 he joined the Computer Science Department at the University of Castilla-La Mancha at the Campus of Albacete (Spain). From 1987 to 1993, he was an Assistant Professor of Computer Architecture. In 1994 he became an Associate Professor at the University of Murcia (Spain). From 1995 to 1997 he served as Vice-Dean of the School of Computer Science, and also as Director of the Computer Engineering Department from 1998 to 2004.

He has developed several courses on Computer Structure, Peripheral Devices, Computer Architecture, Parallel Computer Architecture and Multicomputer Design. He specializes in computer architecture, parallel processing and interconnection networks. His current research interests lie in high-performance coherence protocols for Chip Multiprocessors (CMPs) and shared-memory multiprocessor systems, high-speed interconnection networks, and the use of GPUs for general-purpose applications. He has published more than 110 refereed papers in different journals and conferences in these fields.

Prof. García is member of HiPEAC, the European Network of Excellence on High Performance and Embedded Architecture and Compilation. He is also member of several international associations such as the IEEE and ACM.

Finally, Prof. García has been very active in topics related to the youth education. He has published several papers on educational issues. He was a member of the Staff of the CM La Alameda (a student residence of the University of Valencia), and of the Nerpio Young Association, and also of the Azarbe Familiar Association. Currently, he is member of the Board of Directors of the Club Universitario Pinatar, a student association of the University of Murcia which promotes the cultural, personal and professional formation of the students.