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Kevin Molloy is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at James Madison University (JMU), with an affiliate appointment in the Department of Biology. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from George Mason University (2015) and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at CNRS-LAAS in Toulouse, France. His research focuses on computational methods for modeling protein structure and dynamics, applying robotics-inspired algorithms, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to study biomolecular systems. Key projects include the development of the ROMEO software framework, which integrates robotics motion planning with protein flexibility analysis.
Dr. Molloy teaches courses such as CS445 (Machine Learning), CS444 (Artificial Intelligence), and CS354 (Robotics), emphasizing practical algorithm design and application. His work bridges computer science and biology, addressing challenges in protein function prediction, antimicrobial peptide analysis, and structural transitions in proteins. He collaborates with the Shehu Computational Biology Lab and has industry experience through Molloy Software Associates, specializing in large database management.
Research areas include computational protein design, structural biology, and interdisciplinary applications of robotics and AI. He mentors undergraduate students in projects involving protein modeling, SARS-CoV-2 spike protein mutations, and algorithm development for biological systems. His contributions span academic publications, software tools, and educational initiatives.
