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Crane Safety Research Center


Education

  • Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1997
  • M.S., Stanford University, 1992
  • B.S., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1990

Teaching Interests

Professor Singhose's teaching encompasses mechanical design, controls, and dynamic systems at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. His instruction emphasizes fundamentals of hazard analysis, control theory, robotic manipulation, automation, and mechatronic systems. He integrates theory with practical applications and laboratory experiments to prepare students for advanced study and practical developments in a wide range of disciplines.

Research Interests

Professor Singhose's research focuses on control of dynamic systems, including robotic manipulation, vibration control, mechatronics, satellites, cranes, and juvenile products. His work explores advanced control methodologies for precision motion and coordination of mechanical systems. Furthermore, he develops and performs hazard analyses on a wide range of products. The research actively involves graduate and undergraduate students in experimental and theoretical studies aimed at improving system performance and safety.

Recent Publications

  • K. Sorensen et al., "Electromagnetic Model of Linear Resonant Actuators," ASME J. Dynamic Systems, Measurement, and Control, vol. 145, no. 5, pp. 051003-1-051003-9, 2023, doi: Electromagnetic Model of Linear Resonant Actuators.
  • W. Singhose, "Diminishing Safety Margins of Telescoping-Boom Aerial Lifts," ASCE-ASME Journal of Risk and Uncertainty in Engineering Systems Part B: Mechanical Engineering, vol. 10, no. September, pp. 024502-1-7, 2024.
  • T. Rome, A. Ferri, C. Adams, and W. Singhose, "Rolling Resistance Model for Forced and Unforced Systems," in ASME Int. Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, Anaheim, CA, 2025. 
  • W. Singhose, T. Sulchek, and W. Li, "Biomechanical-Based Hazard Analysis of Inclined Sleepers," Journal of Safety and Sustainability, 2026.
  • C. Yang, J. Huang, and W. Singhose, "Dynamics and Control of Cable-Suspended Upright Heterogeneous Cylinders," Accepted to the ASME J. of Dynamic Systems, Measurement and Control, 2026.