people

ANCR is a team of faculty, staff and students at the University of Michigan who collaborate with other academic institutions, government agencies and industry professionals. Each member of the team brings a unique perspective and contribution, with diverse educational and work backgrounds.

The people of ANCR, from undergraduate to professor emeritus, are integral to maintaining an environment of knowledge and innovation.

Sammi Meister

PhD Candidate

Industrial and Operations Engineering

Samantha is a second year PhD student in Industrial and Operations Engineering (IOE) at the University of Michigan. She earned her B.S.E. in IOE with a minor in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from the University of Michigan in 2017. She is working with Dr. Lawrence Seiford of the IOE Department and Dr. David Singer of the Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering Department. Her research interests include applying operations research to the Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering field, specifically in early stage ship design.

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Connor Arrigan

Phd Pre-Candidate

Alex Manohar

PhD Pre-Candidate

James Coller, PhD

Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

James recently defended his PhD in the Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering department. His background includes a BSE and MSE in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, and an MS in Robotics, all at the University of Michigan. James now primarily works for Treetown Tech LLC continuing his work on design science research while also continuing to work with Dr. Singer and the ANCR lab.

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David Singer, PhD

Director

Associate Professor

Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

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past lab members

  • James Coller, PhD Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, 2022 (Treetown Tech)

  • Hao Yuan, PhD Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, 2022

  • Samantha Taylordean, PhD Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, 2021 (McKinsey and Co.)

  • Conner Goodrum, PhD Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, 2020 (Navatek)

  • Teresa Tripodi, MS Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, 2020 (US Navy Officer)

  • Mike Sypniewski, PhD Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, 2019 (Navatek)

  • Dorian Brefort, PhD Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, 2018 (Principle Power)

  • Nicholas English, MS Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, 2018 (US Navy Officer)

  • Colin Shields, PhD Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, 2017 (CNA Corporation)

  • Austin Kana, PhD Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, 2016 (Delft University of Technology)

  • Seth Fireman, MS Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, 2016 (US Navy Officer)

  • Jason Strickland, PhD Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, 2015 (NSWCCD)

  • Morgan Parker, PhD Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, 2014 (NAVSEA 05U6)

  • Doug Rigterink, PhD Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, 2014 (NSWCCD)

  • Joshua Knight, PhD Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, 2013 (Navatek LTD)

  • Thomas McKenney, PhD Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, 2013 (Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd.)

  • Brian Cuneo, PhD Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, 2013 (Navatek, LTD)

  • Fang Dong, PhD Industrial and Operations Engineering, 2013 (The Nielsen Company)

  • Nathan Niese, PhD Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, 2012 (Boston Consulting Group)

  • Justin Gillespie, PhD Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, 2012 (CNA Corporation)

  • Alexander Gray, PhD Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, 2011 (NSWCCD)

  • Aaron McCloud, MS Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, 2010 (Shell)