Dr. David Singer

Professor

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Biography

David J. Singer is a Professor in the Department of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering at the University of Michigan, serving as the Undergraduate Program Chair and ABET Coordinator. He leads the Advanced Naval Concepts Research Laboratory and has been instrumental in several significant research initiatives, including the NAVSEA Ship Production Science Program and the Naval Engineering Education Center. His research encompasses ship design theory, design optimization, and ship production, with a new focus on Complexity Theory and Network Science within naval ship design. Dr. Singer emphasizes Set-Based Design applied to ship design, crucially contributing to the U.S. Navy's Ship-to-Shore Connector program and other key naval acquisition initiatives. He has successfully secured extensive funding for his research and has graduated numerous PhD students. His educational contributions include redesigning important graduate courses, fostering a comprehensive understanding of manufacturing systems in the context of shipbuilding. In addition to his teaching and research, he is also recognized for his service to various engineering societies and has received several awards for his outstanding contributions to naval architecture and marine engineering.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2000-01-01 — Present

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Professor in the Department of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, focusing on ship design and production.

Awards

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Fellow

2014-01-01
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Outstanding Faculty Member

2013-01-01
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Solberg Award

2012-01-01

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science