

Mechanical-physical properties, process-induced changes in physical molecular structure; use of plastics in prostheses and other implants.


Physical properties of polymers, biopolymers, bioapplications of polymers, computer applications, and absorption GPC.

Plastics processing, process control and instrumentation, powder technology, industrial hazard assessment, SQC/SPC, and statistical methods.
Currently serving as the Department Chair, an administrative position, Prof. Malloy remains an active educator and researcher in the areas of plastics product design, polymer processing, recycling of thermoplastics.

Rubber technology, thermoplastic elastomers, design, properties and processing of elastomers, nano materials.


Extrusion, die design, processing, thermoforming, blow molding, and rotational molding.


Elastomers, adhesion and adhesives, fracture and failure analysis, time-dependent phenomena, viscoelasticity, electrorheological materials, and solid rocket propellants.
Fibrous materials and composites. Mechanical behavior, performance and failure of plastics products. Air filtration and respiratory protective devices, automated assembly systems.