Dr. Mahalik has expertise in the field of Distributed Control Systems (DCS). He applies DCS in Processing and Packaging areas. His research work includes smart sensors and actuators, applications of soft-computing to FDI, Life-Cycle Data Acquisition, sensor network, and DCS simulation software. He teaches Industrial Process Control, Automated Systems, Electricity and Electronics, Signal Processing, and Research Methodology. He has authored and edited 5 Books and 12 Book Chapters. Dr. Mahalik is the co-editor of the International Journal of Automation and Control (IJAAC). He was the recipient of National Overseas and Brain Korea-21 Fellowships for Ph.D. and Postdoctoral research abroad, respectively. Dr. Mahalik has visited labs and research centers in various universities around the world. He was a member of several professional societies including ATMAE, ISA, ASABE, IAE, and ISTE.