Expert Bio

Professor Mallick's main research interests are in the optimum utilization of natural resources and sustainable construction, specifically related to the pavement industry. His work focuses on asphalt pavements, understanding and modeling the behavior of recycled materials, reducing the urban heat island effect, harvesting energy from pavements, understanding temperature profiles, and reducing temperatures in pavement layers.

Research areas/Expertise
pavement engineering
system dynamics

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WCVB
Making Better, Stronger Pavement

WPI’s Pavement Research Lab is featured in WCVB’s Cutting Edge Segment. Reporter Mike Wankum, takes a look at what researchers are doing to find a better, stronger mix of pavement materials to stand up to the environment and heavy truck loads.

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