Professional Vita
`Robert A. Malloy, Ph.D.
`46 Acorn Drive
`Randolph, MA 02368
`Cell Phone (774) 245-3486
`UMass Lowell Phone (978) 934-3339
`UMass Lowell FAX (978) 934-3089
`Email: robert_malloy@uml.edu
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`Education
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`Ph.D. Polymer Science, University of Lowell, Lowell, Massachusetts (1987).
`B.S. Plastics Engineering, University of Lowell, Lowell, Massachusetts (1979).
`A.S. Engineering, Massachusetts Bay Community College, Watertown, Massachusetts (1976).
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`Faculty Service at UMass Lowell
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`2016-Present Professor Emeritus, Department of Plastics Engineering
`2002-2016
` Chairperson, Department of Plastics Engineering
`1995-2016
` Full Professor, Department of Plastics Engineering
`1992-1995
` Associate Professor, Department of Plastics Engineering
`1987-1992
` Assistant Professor, Department of Plastics Engineering
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`Other Related Academic Experience
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`1980-1982 Professor of Plastics Technology, Algerian Petroleum Institute, Annaba, Algeria.
`1991-1996 External Examiner, Singapore Polytechnic Institute Chemical Process Technology
`Department, Republic of Singapore.
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`Professional Activities
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`Consulting
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`Have served as a consulting engineer or short course instructor on the subjects of Plastics Manufacturing,
`Mold Design, or Plastic Part Design for companies or organizations including; Nokia, I-Omega, Hewlett
`Packard, Northern Telecom (Canada), Motorola, Minnesota Rubber, Eastman Kodak, S.C, Johnson, Ford
`Motor Company, Pall Corporation, Delphi, Tuthill, Bowles, Tyco, General Motors, Ericson, Mack (Renault)
`Trucks, Dell Computer, HUF Corporation, McNeil Consumer Products, Simon Marketing, LDM Automotive,
`Navastar Trucks, Boston Scientific, Staples, Tech Trax, The University of Wisconsin (Milwaukee Campus),
`Society of Manufacturing Engineers, the Center for Management Technology (Singapore), and Husky
`(Canada).
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`Professional Society Activity
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`Member and Fellow - Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) - Active in SPE International activities. Past-
`Chairman for the SPE Injection Molding Division Board of Directors and Eastern New England SPE
`Section.
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`Past Chair, Society of Plastics Engineers Foundation Scholarship Committee, Bethel, CT.
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`Founding Editor: The Society of Plastics Engineers Journal of Injection Molding Technology. Served as
`Chief Editor from 1997-2001.
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`Member, Plastics Pioneers Association.
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`Honors and Awards
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`Plastics Hall of Fame Member, Society of the Plastics Industry “Hall of Fame” (Inducted April 2012)
`Fellow, Society of Plastics Engineers (May 2010)
`International Education Award, Society of Plastics Engineers (June 2009)
`Outstanding Graduate Faculty Award, UMass Lowell, (May 2005)
`Outstanding Plastics Processor Award, Modern Plastics Magazine (March 2005)
`College of Engineering Service, Award UMass Lowell, (2003).
`Outstanding Alumni Award, UMass Lowell (2001).
`Best Technical Paper Award, Plastics Recycling Division, Society of Plastics Engineers (1999).
`Chairman’s Award, Injection Molding Division, Society of Plastics Engineers (1992).
`Outstanding Faculty Award, UMass Lowell, Department of Plastics Engineering (1990).
`Best Technical Paper Award, Mold Design Division, Society of Plastics Engineers (1989).
`Best Technical Paper Award, Injection Molding Division, Society of Plastics Engineers (1987).
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`Publications
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`Books and Chapters
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`Author, “Plastic Part Design for Injection Molding 2nd Edition”, Carl Hanser / Gardner Publishers, Munich
`Germany / Cincinnati, Ohio, September (2010). Comprehensive textbook on the design and
`manufacturing considerations for injection molded plastic parts. Includes new sections on Design for
`Enhanced Recyclability and Sustainability. Previous edition published in 1994 was reprinted eight times
`and has been translated into both Russian and Chinese languages.
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`Author, The Plastics section for “The New Book of Knowledge”, Grolier Publishers, Bethel, CT, May
`(1999).
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`Co-author, Foamed Composites Section, International Encyclopedia of Composites, VCH Publishers, New
`York (1990).
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`Co-author, Polymer Processing Chapter for “Applied Polymer Science Handbook”, 2nd Edition, American
`Chemical Society (1985).
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`Columnist and Design Editor for, “Plastics World”, Cahners Publishing, Boston, MA. Author of the
`bimonthly Plastic Part Design Column (1993 - 1997).
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`U.S. Patents
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`U.S. Patent # 5,209,107, R. A. Malloy and C. Grudzien, “Capillary Rheometer Plunger Pressure
`Transducer and Measurement Technique”, Issue date: May (1993).
`U.S. Patent # 5,220,754, R. A. Malloy and Amad Tayebi,“Process and Equipment for the Recovery
`and Recycling of Optical Media Disks”, Issue date: June (1993).
`U.S. Patent # 5,308,953 R. A. Malloy and C. Grudzien, “Heater Block Holder for a Capillary
`Rheometer Plunger Pressure Transducer”, Issue date: May (1994).
`U.S. Patent # 5,347,851, R. A. Malloy and C. Grudzien, “Capillary Rheometer Plunger Pressure
`Transducer and Measurement Technique”, Issue date: September (1994).
`U.S. Patent # 5,417,106, R. A. Malloy and C. Grudzien, “Capillary Rheometer Plunger Pressure
`Transducer and Measurement Technique”, Issue date: May (1995).
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`U.S. Patent # 5,538,413, R. A. Malloy and G. Gardner, “Apparatus for Strengthening Weld Lines in
`Molded Parts”, Issue date: July (1996).
`U.S. Patent # 5,719,198, R. A. Malloy, I. Rios, and D. Young, “Recycling of Auto Carpet Scrap”,
`Issue date: February (1998).
`U.S. Patent # 5,852,115, R. A. Malloy, I. Rios, and D. Young, “Recycling of Auto Carpet Scrap”,
`Issue date: December (1998).
`U.S. Patent # 5,859,071, R. A. Malloy, I. Rios, and D. Young, “Recycling of Auto Carpet Scrap”,
`Issue date: December (1999).
`10. U.S. Patent # 6,669,773, R, Malloy, C. Swan, M. Kashi, “Synthetic Aggregate from Coal Fly Ash and
`Mixed Plastic Waste”, Issue date: December (2003).
`11. U.S. Patent # 7,021,816 B2, R. A. Malloy, “Plasticating Screw for Thermoplastics”, Issue date: April
`(2006).
`12. U.S. Patent # 7,267,474, R. A. Malloy, “Plasticating Screw for Thermoplastics”, Issue date:
`September (2007).
`13. U.S. Design Patent # D675,129 S1, R.A. Malloy, “Inventor’s Trophy Award”, Issue date: January
`(2013).
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`European Patents
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`European Carpet Recycling Patents: EP0000719301A1, EP0000719301A4, EP0000719301B1,
`CA0002170616A, WO1995006684A1.
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`European Capillary Rheometry Patents: EP0000598644A1, EP0000578785A1, CA0002103317A,
`WO1992017764A1.
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`Conference and Journal Papers
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`Author or co-author of over sixty conference and journal papers in the area of Plastics Engineering,
`Manufacturing Engineering or Materials Engineering. Conference and journal publications include:
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`R. A. Malloy, “Closed Loop Inlet Pressure Control for Melt Pump Assisted Single Screw Extrusion”, SPE
`Annual Technical Conference, 30, 604, May (1984).
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`R. A. Malloy, S. Chen, S. Orroth, and R. VanHooft, “Melt Pressure Measurement”, SPE Annual Technical
`Conference, 30, 102, May (1984).
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`R. A. Malloy, E. Arnold and S. Orroth, “Turning the Screw on Boss Design", Plastics Engineering, 30, (4),
`43, April (1985).
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`R. A. Malloy, E. Arnold and S. Orroth, “Self Threading Screw Boss Design”, SPE Annual Technical
`Conference, 31, 744, (May 1985).
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`R. A. Malloy, S. Orroth and S. Chen, “An Investigation Into the Extrusion of Reground LDPE”, SPE Annual
`Technical Conference, 32, 901 (May 1986).
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`R. A. Malloy, S. Orroth and S. Chen, “An Investigation Into the Extrusion of Reground LDPE”, Annual
`TAPPI Polymers and Laminations Conference, September (1986).
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`R. A. Malloy and J. Hudson, “Structural Foam System Based on Liquid Crystal”, SPE Annual Technical
`Conference, 33, 806, May (1987).
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`R. A. Malloy, S. Chen, and S. Orroth, “A Study of Injection to Hold Pressure Switch-over Based on Time,
`Position, and Pressure”, SPE Annual Technical Conference, 33, May (1987). Best Paper Award
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`R. A. Malloy, J. Hudson, and T. Massina, “A New High Performance Conductive Thermoplastic Elastomer”,
`SPE Annual Technical Conference, 34, 1735, May (1988).
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`R. A. Malloy, S. Chen, and S. Orroth, “Viscosity Measurements Using an Instrumented Injection Molding
`Nozzle”, SPE Annual Technical Conference, 34, 279 May (1988).
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`R. A. Malloy, S. Chen, S. Orroth, and P. Farren, “Melt Viscosity Measurements in Injection Molding”, for the
`British Rubber and Plastics Technical Conference, Bradford, England, July (1989).
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`R. A. Malloy and P. Majeski, “Design of Pin Ejector Systems for Injection Molds”, SPE Annual Technical
`Conference, 35, 1231, May (1989). Best Paper Award.
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`R. A. Malloy, S. Chang, and S. Chen, “Melt Viscosity Measurements on Long Fiber Reinforced Polymers”,
`for the International SAMPE Conference, Tokyo, Japan, November (1989).
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`R. A. Malloy, M. Salas, and S. Chen, “The Effect of Fiber Reinforcements on the Mechanical Properties of
`Plastic Boards Produced using Post Consumer Plastic Waste”, for the Society of Automotive Engineers
`International Congress, Detroit, MI, # 900522 February (1990).
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`R. A. Malloy, M. Salas, and S. Chen, “Effect of Moisture on the Properties of Post Consumer Plastic Waste
`Boards”, for the A.I.Ch.E. Spring National Meeting, Orlando, FL, March (1990).
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`R. A. Malloy, J. Curtin and R. Brockway, “Adhesive Bonding of an Antelope Horn”, SAMPE Journal, 26 (2),
`83 (1990).
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`R. A. Malloy, D. Kopecki and R. Ranger, “The Effect of Molecular Weight on the Weld Strength of
`Polycarbonate”, SPE Annual Technical Conference, 36, 1788, May (1990).
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`R. A. Malloy, and C. Ross, “Melt Viscosity as a Measure of Melt Quality in Injection Molding”, SPE Annual
`Technical Conference, 36, 243, May (1990).
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`R. A. Malloy and C. Ou, “Shear Viscosity Measurements on Filled Polypropylene Using the Gear Pump
`Assisted Twin Screw Extrusion Process”, SPE Annual Technical Conference, 36, 1582, May (1990).
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`R. A. Malloy, M. Salas, M. Johnson and S. Chen, “The Effect of Fillers on the Mechanical Properties of
`Plastic Boards Produced Using Post Consumer Plastic Waste”, SPE Annual Technical Conference, 36,
`1430, May (1990).
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`R. A. Malloy, J. Wu and S. Chen, “Cavity Pressure Pattern Recognition”, SPE Regional Technical
`Conference, November (1990).
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`R. A. Malloy, V. Atluri, and C. Ross, “Melt Viscosity Measurements in Injection Molding”, SPE Regional
`Technical Conference, November (1990).
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`R. A. Malloy, and C. Burke, “An Experimental Study of the Part Ejection Process in Injection Molding”, SPE
`Annual Technical Conference, 37, 1781, (May 1991).
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`R. A. Malloy, P. Kadkol and L. Hornberger, “The Mechanical Properties of Glass Fiber Reinforced
`Polycarbonate Structural Foam”, SPE Annual Technical Conference, 37,1319 May (1991).
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`R. A. Malloy, J. Wu and S. Chen, “Injection Molding Process Diagnosis Using Cavity Pressure
`Measurement”, SPE Annual Technical Conference, 37, 444, May (1991).
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`R. A. Malloy, and V. Atluri, “Characterization of the Flow Behavior of Polycarbonate for Injection Molding
`Applications”, SPE Annual Technical Conference, 37, 377, May (1991).
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`R. A. Malloy, P. Kadkol and L. Hornberger, “The Mechanical Properties of Glass Fiber Reinforced
`Polycarbonate Structural Foam”, Plastics Engineering, 36, (4), 25 (1991).
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`R. A. Malloy, J. Pacini and S. Shen, “Melt Temperature Measurements in Thermoplastic Extrusion”, for the
`British Rubber and Plastics Conference, Bradford, England, July (1991).
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`R. A. Malloy, C. Grudzien and R. Sunderrajan, “Development of Instrumented Pistons for Capillary
`Rheometry”, SPE Annual Technical Conference, 38, May (1992).
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`R. A. Malloy, and S. Brambhatt, “An Evaluation of Weld Line Strengths for Styrene / Maleic Anhydride
`Copolymer”, SPE Annual Technical Conference, 38, May (1992).
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`R. A. Malloy, J. Pacini and S. Shen, “Melt Temperature Distributions in Thermoplastic Extrusion”, SPE
`Annual Technical Conference, 38, May (1992).
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`R. A. Malloy, P. Kadkol and L. Hornberger, “The Mechanical Properties of Glass Fiber Reinforced
`Polycarbonate Structural Foam”, Technical Papers, Society of Plastics Industry Structural Plastics
`Conference, Dallas, April (1992).
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`R. Malloy, K. Boudreau and A. Tayebi, “A Method for the Recycling of Polycarbonate from Compact Discs”,
`SPE Annual Technical Conference, 39, May (1993).
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`R. Malloy, K. Boudreau, and M. Condo, “Mixed Plastic Recycling using Built-in Compatibilizing Agents”,
`SPE Recycling Regional Technical Conference, October (1992).
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`R. Malloy, I. Rios, and X. Lee, “Recycling of Automotive Carpet Scrap”, A.I.Ch.E. Spring National Meeting,
`New Orleans, March (1992).
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`R. Malloy and R. Balsamo and D. Hayward, “Ejection Forces: Frictional Effects”, SPE Annual Technical
`Conference, 39, May (1993).
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`R. Malloy, G. Gardner, and E. Grossman, “Improving Weld Line Strengths using a Multi –live Feed Molding
`Process”, SPE Annual Technical Conference, 39, May (1993).
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`R. Malloy, R. Nunn, and M. Bandreddi, “An Experimental Evaluation of Profile Holding Pressures”, SPE
`Regional Technical Conference, Dallas, TX, October (1993).
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`R. Malloy, and G. Gardner, “Improving Weld Line Strengths using a Moving Boundary Technique”, SPE
`Annual Technical Conference, 40, May (1994).
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`R. Malloy, and M. Orroth, “The Effect of Polypropylene Contamination on The Properties of Recycled
`HDPE”, SPE Annual Technical Conference, 40, May (1994).
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`R. Malloy, R. Nunn, and M. Bandreddi, “An Experimental Evaluation of Profile Holding Pressures”, SPE
`Annual Technical Conference, 40, May (1994).
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`R. Malloy, G. Gardner, and E. Grossman, “Improving Weld Strengths using a Multi-live Feed Molding
`Process”, Engineering Plastics Journal, RAPRA, England, 7, 155 (1994).
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`R. Malloy, and G. Gardner, “Weldline, Orientation, and Packing Control Using Conventional and Novel
`Molding Techniques”, Product Design Forum, Braintree, MA, September (1994).
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`R. Malloy, C. Cooper, and . Berkok, “Counter-pressure Intrusion of Foamed Plastic Lumber”, SPE Annual
`Technical Conference, 41, May (1995).
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`R. Malloy, B. Curtis, and J. Jones, “An Evaluation of Fly Ash as a Thermoplastic Filler”, SPE Annual
`Technical Conference, 41, May (1995).
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`R. Malloy, and G. Gardner, “An Experimental Evaluation of Weld Line Strength Improvements Using a
`Moving Boundary Technique”, SPE Annual Technical Conference, 42, May (1996).
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`R. Malloy, et al, “Counter-pressure Intrusion of Unfilled, Filled and Reinforced Foamed Plastic Lumber”,
`Plastic World Foam Conference, 1, December (1996).
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`R. Malloy, S. Parasnis and C. Maffeo, “Plastic Lumber Produced From Waste Computer Housings”, SPE
`Annual Technical Conference, 43, May (1997).
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`R. Malloy and B. Thorne, “Effect of Plasticating Screw Configuration on the Properties of Polypropylene
`Contaminated HDPE”, SPE Annual Technical Conference, 43, May (1997).
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`R. A. Malloy and J. Chabot, “A History of Injection Molding”, Journal of Injection Molding Technology, 1,
`(1), 1 (1997).
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`R. A. Malloy, A. Gavelis, and M. Wioncek, “The Effect of Notching Method and Notch Radius on the Impact
`Performance of Injection Molded Thermoplastics”, Journal of Injection Molding Technology, 2, (1), 18
`(1998).
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`R. Malloy, S. Mehta, S. McCarthy and M. Damle, “Effect of Fiber Reinforcement on the Mechanical
`Properties on Prototype Parts Produced in Epoxy Molds”, SPE Annual Technical Conference, 44, May
`(1998).
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`R. Malloy, S. Driscoll, and D. Tao, “Izod Impact Testing: Effect of Pendulum Capacity”, ASTM D20
`Symposium, November (1998).
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`R. A. Malloy and M. Lu, “The Effect of Recycle History on the Performance of Neat, Filled and Reinforced
`Nylon 6”, Journal of Injection Molding Technology, 3, (1) (1999).
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`R. A. Malloy, C. Swan, M. Kashi, and O. Holmstrom, “Lightweight Synthetic Aggregate From Coal Ash and
`Waste Plastic”, 13th International Symposium on Coal Combustion Products, American Coal Ash
`Association, January (1999).
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`R. A. Malloy, Q. Polosky and R. Stacer, “Using Epoxy Tools for Testing Mold and Part Designs”, Plastics
`Engineering, 55, (2), 39 (1999).
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`R. A. Malloy and M. Lu, “The Effect of Recycle History on the Performance of Neat, Filled and Reinforced
`Nylon 6”, SPE Annual Technical Conference, 45, May (1999). Best Paper Award
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`R. A. Malloy, “Thermoplastic Recycling; Many Issues - Many Opportunities”, National Recycling Coalition
`Annual Conference, Charlotte, NC, September (2000).
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`R. A. Malloy, et. al., “Lightweight Fly Ash / Plastic Aggregates in Concrete”, Journal of the Transportation
`Research Board, No. 1775, 44 (2001).
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`R. A. Malloy, C. Swan, D. Jansen, M. Kashi, and C. Wilson, “High Carbon Fly Ash / Mixed Thermoplastic
`Aggregate for Use in Lightweight Concrete”, SPE Annual Technical Conference, 47, May (2001).
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`R. A. Malloy, C. Swan, D. Jansen, M. Kashi, and C. Wilson, “High Carbon Fly Ash / Mixed Thermoplastic
`Aggregate for Use in Lightweight Concrete - Pilot Scale Results”, SPE GPEC Conference, Detroit,
`February (2002).
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`R. A. Malloy, A. Filip, and M. Collela, “Plasticating Screw for Painted Thermoplastics”, SPE Annual
`Technical Conference, 48, May (2002).
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`R. A. Malloy and A. Filip, “Recycling of Thermoplastics Polyolefin”, SPE Global Plastics Recycling
`Conference, Detroit, February (2003).
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`R. A. Malloy, D. Kazmer, and C. Roser, “Hedge Strategies for Plastics Part Design”, SPE Annual Technical
`Conference, 49, May (2003).
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`R. A. Malloy and R. Simas, “The Effect of Recycle Content and Processing Variables on the Weld Line
`Strength of Polypropylene”, SPE Annual Technical Conference, 51, May (2005).
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`D.O. Kazmer, Amir Moshe, S. P. Johnston, R. M. Malloy, and S. Kenig, “Dynamics and Hysteresis in
`Capillary Rheometry”, SPE Annual Technical Conference, 60, April (2014).
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`D.O. Kazmer, Amir Moshe, S. P. Johnston, R. M. Malloy, and S. Kenig, “Variance Analysis in Polymer Melt
`Viscosity Characterized by a Capillary Rheometer,” in Proceedings of the 30th Annual Polymer Processing
`Society Meeting, Cleveland, OH, June 9-12, (2014).
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`A. Moshe, D.O. Kazmer, S. P. Johnston, R. M. Malloy, S. Kenig, “Capillary rheometry transient data
`analysis,” Applied Rheology Division of the Society of Plastics Engineers’ Annual Technical Conference,
`61, Orlando, FL, March 23-25, (2015).
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`A. Farahanchi, R. Malloy, M. J. Sobkowicz-Kline “Effects of Ultrahigh Speed Twin Screw Extrusion
`on the Thermal and Mechanical Degradation of Polystyrene”, Journal of Polymer Engineering and
`Science, March (2016).
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`A. Farahanchi, E. Boehm, N. Orbey, R. Malloy, “The Effect of Ultra High Screw Speed Twin Screw
`Extrusion on ABS/Nanocomposite Polymer Blend Properties”, Society of Plastics Engineers’
`Annual Technical Conference, 62, Indianapolis, IN, May 23-25, (2016).
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`A. Farahanchi, E. Boehm, N. Orbey, R. Malloy, “The Effect of Ultra High Screw Speed Twin Screw
`Extrusion on ABS/Nanocomposite Polymer Blend Properties”, Journal of Polymer Engineering and
`Science, July (2016).
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`Graduate Thesis Advising: Plastics Engineering Department
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`Have served as Thesis Advisor for over ninety (90) Plastics Engineering graduate students (M.S. or
`D.Eng.), Manufacturing Engineering, or Biomedical Engineering graduate students (M.S.) since joining the
`faculty at UMass Lowell. M.S. unless otherwise indicated.
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`Azadeh Farahanchi, “An Evaluation of the Ultra-high Speed Twin Screw Extrusion Process” Co-advisor
`with Prof. Margaret Sobkowicz-Kline, Plastics Engineering Doctoral Dissertation (2017)
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`Matthew Jaworski, “Numerical and Experimental Evaluation of Weld Line Strength Prediction in Injection
`Molded Parts” (Ph.D. in progress, co-advisor with Prof. Dave Kazmer).
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`Charles Wilson, “Synthetic Lightweight Aggregate for Use in Concrete and Asphalt” - D.Eng. (2007).
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`Ana Maria Marin, “Theoretical and Experimental Comparison of Computer Aided Mold Filling Simulations”
`(2006).
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`Scott Slabaugh, “An Analysis of Density Reduction for Foamed Synthetic Lightweight Aggregate” (2006).
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`Derek Krass, “Investigation of the Degradation of Adhesion Properties for Over-molded Biodegradable
`Polymers” Co-advisor w Prof. McCarthy (2006).
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`James Sonntag, “A Study of the Degradation Effects on the Mechanical Interlocking of Over-molded
`Biodegradable Polymers” Co-advisor w Prof. McCarthy (2006).
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`Justin Angert, “The Effect of a Progressive Grated Extrusion Mixing Head on the Properties of Melt
`blended Polymers (2005).
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`Anait Altunian, “Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate Tube Manufacturing Using the Hot Wrap Process”
`(2004).
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`Robert Simas, “The Effect of Recycle History and Process Temperatures on the Weld Strength of
`Polypropylene Homopolymer” (2004).
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`Matthew Jaworski, “Theoretical and Experimental Comparison of Mesh Types in CAE Injection Molding
`Simulation Software” (2003).
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`Amachai Vardi, “Process and Feature Oriented Product Design for Injection Molding” (2003).
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`Michael Cunningham, “An Analysis and Comparison of Family Mold Optimization for a Four Piece
`Assembly Through Simulation” (2002).
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`Brendan Cahill, “Effect of Process Conditions on In-mold Films” Co-advisor w Prof. Kazmer (2002).
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`David Stockbower, “Validation of 3D Cooling Analysis for Rapid Tooling Inserts” Co-advisor w Prof.
`McCarthy (2002).
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`William P. Landsman, “Flame Retardant Additives for Polyethylene Terephthalate” (2001).
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`Bharat D. Odhrani, “Impact Modification of Filled Recycled Bottle Grade PET” (2001).
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`Jeremy Thompson, “Study on the Performance of ABS and Talc-Filled Polypropylene in HDPE Lumber”
`(2000).
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`Matthew S. Carlone, “Ultrasonic Weld Shear Strength of Mineral Filled and Glass Fiber Reinforced
`Polypropylene Blends” (2000).
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`Nirav Shah, “Study of High Carbon Fly Ash Filled Thermoplastics” (2000).
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`Ravin B. Gami, “The Effect of Recycle History and Granulator Screen Size on the Performance of Glass
`Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene” (1999).
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`Ming Lu, “The Effect of Recycle History on the Performance of Neat, Glass Fiber, Talc Filled Nylon 6”
`(1999).
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`Deeyu Tao, “Izod Impact Testing: Effect of Pendulum Capacity on Impact Resistance” (1999).
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`Christopher N. Guimond, “Melt Blending High and Low Melt Point Polymers” (1999).
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`Robert J. Paradis, “A Cost/Benefit Analysis of Aluminum and Direct AIM® Stereolithography Tooling”
`(1999).
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`Dhaval G. Broker, “Recycling of Natural, Mixed Color and White HDPE Bottle Scrap” (1999).
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`Darpan N. Parikh, “The Processability, Rheology and Physical Properties of Blends of High Melt Index and
`Fractional Melt Index Post Consumer HDPE Recyclate” (1999).
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`Niraj Desai, “The Effect of Fillers on the Mechanical and Thermal Properties of High Density Polyethylene”
`(1998).
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`Mark A. Jozokos, “Melt Temperature Measurements Under Static and Dynamic Conditions for Polymer
`Melts” (1998).
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`Michael J. Corvino, “An Investigation into the Use of Reinforcing Ribs for Thinwall Injection Molded Parts”
`(1998).
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`Rishi Mehra, “A Study on the Performance of High Fly Ash Concentration in HDPE Lumber” (1998).
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`Matthew J. Wioncek, “The Effect of Notch Preparation Technique on the Pendulum Impact Resistance of
`Thermoplastics” (1998).
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`Jing Lu, “An Evaluation of Weld Line Strength for ABS” (1997).
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`Audra T. Gavelis, “Comparison of the Izod Impact Resistance of Thermoplastic Specimens with Molded
`and Machined Notches” (1997).
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`Mihir Contractor, “Weld Line Appearance and Strength Characteristics of Pigmented and Non-Pigmented
`Grades of Rubber Modified Acrylic/ Polycarbonate Blend” (1997).
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`Christopher Cooper, “Development of a Gas-Counterpressure Intrusion Process for the Production of
`Foamed Plastics Lumber” (1996).
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`Bradford C. Thorne, “Effects of Plasticating Conditions on the Properties of Recycled High Density
`Polyethylene/Polypropylene Blends (1996).
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`Stacie Dumont, “In-Line Viscosity Measurements for the Reciprocating Screw Extrusion Blow Molding
`Process” (1996).
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`Christopher J. Beard, “Injection Molding of Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics for New Product
`Development and Proof of Concept” (1996).
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`R. Julian Portway, “An Investigation into the Use of Carbon Fiber Pre-Preg Scrap as a Reinforcement for
`Polyethylene Based Plastic Lumber” (1996).
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`Rohith R. Kudrathaya, “A Study on the Effects of Recycling Histories on Glass Fiber Reinforced, High
`Density Polyethylene” (1996).
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`Sameer Parasnis, “An Evaluation of Foamed Plastics Lumber Produced from Scrap Business Machine
`Housings” (1996).
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`Peter G. Strickler, “Recycle of Industrial Carpet Trim Scrap Blended with Post Consumer Reclaim” (1996).
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`Richard J. Donahue, “An Evaluation of the Physical Properties of Cast Polyurethanes and Rapid
`Prototyping Resins” (1996).
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`Prasanna Godbole, “An Experimental Evaluation of Vent Depths for Injection Molds” (1996).
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`Garrett P. Gardner, “A Moving Boundary Technique in Injection Molding to Strengthen Weld Lines” (1995).
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`Batu Berkok, “Effect of Reinforcing Fillers on the Properties of Counter-pressure Intrusion Processed
`Foamed Plastics Lumber” (1995).
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`Shanaz Bemer, “A Review of Design for Recycling and Disassembly of Automotive Plastics” (1995).
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`John R. Bussiere, “Understanding the Utilization of Cantilever Snap-Fits for the Assembly of Plastic
`Components” (1995).
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`Anil Kumar, “An Evaluation of Plasticating Extrusion Screw Designs for Recycled Blow Molding Grade High
`Density Polyethylene” (1994).
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`Jack Tseng, “Recycling of Post Consumer Automotive Carpet” (1994).
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`James A. Kascheres, “Effects of Injection Velocity on the Weld Line Strength and Residual Stress of
`Injection Molded Polyetherimide” (1994).
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`Ivan Rios, “Polypropylene / Nylon Blends”, Ph.D. Polymer Science – Plastics Engineering Program (1994).
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`John Beaumont, “An Investigation with the Use of Commingled Plastic Waste for Structural Products”
`(1994).
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`Kimberly A. Wilder, “A Study in the Recyclability of Computer Diskettes” (1994).
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`Hina K. Patel, “Effect of Design and Process Variables on the Mechanical Behavior of Long Glass Fiber
`Reinforced PC/ABS Blends” (1994).
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`Feng Yan, “Effect of Additives on the Properties of Commingled Automotive Carpet Scrap” (1993).
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`Wen Jie Qiu, “Injection Molding Process Monitoring Based on Cavity Pressure” (1993).
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`Anand P. Chinnaswamy, “Development of a Cavity Pressure Based Production Monitoring System for
`Injection Molding” (1993).
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`Michael J. Orroth, “The Effects of Polypropylene Contamination on the Properties of Recycled High
`Density Polyethylene” (1993).
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`Brett W. Weber, “Evaluation of Epoxy/Polycarbonate Blends, A Semi- Interpenetrating Polymer Network”
`(1993).
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`Peter J. Rucinski, “Izod Impact Strength: Molded-in Versus Machined-in Notches for Polymethyl
`Methacrylate” (1993).
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`Kim M. Burke, “An Experimental Study of the Effect of Various Stabilizers on the Appearance of Gels in
`Extruded Polyethylene Film” (1993).
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`Raquel M. Procopio, “An Experimental Evaluation of the Effect of Lubrications on Ultrasonic Welding”
`(1993).
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`Sanjay B. Patel, “Minimizing the Holding Pressure Requirements for the Injection Molding Process Using
`Mechanical Valve Gates” (1993).
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`Barry J. Curtis, “Improving the Quality of Post Consumer HDPE for Use in High Quality Applications”
`(1993).
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`Francis L. Lacave, “Thermal Diffusivity and Viscosity Measurements Using Injection Molded Rod-Type
`Samples of Amorphous Polymer” (1992).
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`R. Sunderrajan, “On the Use of Instrumented Plungers for Capillary Rheometers” (1992 ).
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`D. Raia, “Design of a reaction Injection Molded Acoustic Speaker Enclosure”, D.Eng. (1992 ).
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`Xiaoming Lee, “Reclamation of Automotive Carpet Scrap” (1992).
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`Tsorng-Tau Yuan, “Rheological Properties of Long Glass Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene” (1992).
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`Robert Balsamo, “The Effect of Surface Finish on the Force Required to Eject Injection Molded Plastic
`Parts” (1992).
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`David Hayward, “An Experimental Ejection Force Study of Lubricated Polystyrene” (1992).
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`Xiaohua Li, “Improving the Properties of Recycled Automotive Carpet Scrap” (1992).
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`Kimberly A. Boudreau, “An Evaluation of the Properties of Recovered Polycarbonate from Mechanically
`Recycled Compact Discs” (1992).
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`Charles T. Burke, “Ejection Force Measurement for the Injection Molding Process” (1991).
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`Margaret A. Johnson, “The Effects of Fillers on the Mechanical Properties of Comingled Plastic Waste
`Lumber Substitutes” (1991).
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`Laura Connelly, “A Method to Eliminate Plunger Frictional Error in Capillary Rheometry” (1991).
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`David Pierick, “The Effect of Processing Conditions on Shrinkage of Injection Molded Plaques” (1991).
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`Venkatakrishnan Umamaheswaran, “An Experimental Ejection Force Study of Glass Filled Polycarbonate”
`(1991).
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`Jong Wu, Development of an Injection Molding Process Control System Based on Cavity Pressure
`Characteristics”, D.Eng (1991).
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`Xiao-Ping Shen, “Melt Temperature Measurement in Single Screw Extrusion” (1991).
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`Venkata Atluri, “Melt Viscosity Measurements for Injection Molding Applications” (1991).
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`David J. Kopecky, “The Effect of Molecular Weight on the Ultrasonic Weldability of Polycarbonate” (1990).
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`Chen Ou “Measuring the Rheological Properties of Filled Thermoplastics Using a Gear Pump Assisted
`Twin Screw Extruder” (1990)
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`Gregory S. Young, “In-Line Viscosity Measurement for the Gear Pump Assisted Single Screw Extrusion
`Process” (1990).
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`Carlos Cadavid, “Mechanical and Ultrasonic Swaging Studies of ABS, Polycarbonate and PC/PCTG
`Blend” (1990).
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`Peter T. Majeski, “An Investigation of Some Factors Affecting the Force Required to Eject Polypropylene
`Box-Shaped Moldings” (1990).
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`Jane A. Riley, “A Comparison of Viscosity Measurement Techniques for Injection Molding Simulation
`Software” (1990).
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`David S. Roe, “The Influence of Injection Molding Processing Parameters on the Mechanical Properties of
`Painted Thermoplastics” (1989).
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`Hsiao-Fu Shen, “Pressure Effect in Capillary Rheometer” (1989)
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`Christopher Ross, “The Development of the Online Rheometer: A Viscosity Measuring Apparatus for Use
`on Velocity Controlled Injection Molding Machines” (1989).
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`Mariflor Salas-Morales, “Study of the Effect of Reinforcing Additives on the Properties of Post Consumer
`Plastic Waste Boards” (1989).
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`Shih-Ming Chang, “Melt Rheology of Long Glass Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene” (1989).
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`Graduate Thesis Advising: Manufacturing Engineering Program
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`S. Hanna, “An Evaluation of Prototype Injection Mold Making Techniques”, (1992).
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`J. Nardella, “Evaluation of Prototype Injection Mold Injection Techniques”, (1992).
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`S. Naryan, “Effect of Process Parameters on the Weld Line Strength of Glass Fiber reinforced
`Polycarbonate”, Co-advisor with Prof. Sam Shina (1992).
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`R. Brockway, “Verification of Injection Molding Simulations Using Computer Acquisition Methods”, Co-
`advisor with Prof. Kales (1991).
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`P. Elliot, “Development of a Cavity Pressure Based Production Monitoring System for Injection Molding”,
`Co-advisor with Prof. Kales (1991).
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`Graduate Thesis Advising: Biomedical Engineering Program
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`M. Egan, “ A Conventional and Ultra-High Screw Speed Compounding Study for Poly l-lactide and
`Calcium Sulphate Composites”, Biomedical Engineering Doctoral Dissertation (2013).
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`Courses Taught at UMass Lowell
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`Taught the following Engineering Design, Plastics Processing and Plastics Design courses at UMass
`Lowell.
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`26.418 Plastics Product Design (undergraduate)
`26.372 Plastics Mold Engineering
`26.218 Introduction to Design
`26.215 Plastics Process Engineering Lab I*
`26.216 Plastics Process Engineering Lab II*
`26.315 Plastics Process Engineering Lab III*
`26.316 Plastics Process Engineering Lab IV*
`26.518 Plastics Product Design (graduate)
`26.569 Current Topics in Plastics Design (graduate)
`26.572 Advanced Plastics Processing Lab* (graduate)
`26.574 Advanced Physical Properties Lab* (graduate)
`26.576 Advanced Mold Design (graduate)
`26.610 Plastics Industry Development (graduate)
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` Co-author of the Laboratory Manual for the course.
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