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48 results for Engineering Data Modeling

Deep learning speeds up engine calibration for varied driving conditions.

problem Optimizing engine operation during transient driving cycles for better fuel economy and emissions.
method Parallel simulation-driven machine learning using a physics-based engine simulator.
result Deep neural network surrogate model predicts engine performance and emissions accurately and quickly.

Paper discusses challenges in deploying ML models for structural engineering.

problem Challenges in deploying machine learning models for structural engineering applications.
method Illustrates challenges through two examples, focusing on model overfitting, underspecification, training data representativeness, variable omission bias, and cross-validation.
result Highlights the importance of rigorous model validation techniques.

The authors seek financial datasets to benchmark feature engineering methods on US market data.

problem Improving predictive models for financial data science competitions.
method Feature engineering methods applied to multivariate time-series data from the US market.
result Predictive power of models tested against Numerai-Signals targets.

This review discusses challenges and solutions for AI in chemical engineering.

problem Challenges in applying classical machine learning to chemical engineering data.
method Identifying four data characteristics and discussing their applications and solutions.
result Current research extends data science and machine learning to handle chemical engineering data challenges.

Graph Neural Networks improve machine learning on relational databases.

problem Training machine learning models on relational databases requires costly data extraction and feature engineering.
method Uses Graph Neural Networks to extract features from relational databases.
result Outperforms state-of-the-art automatic feature engineering methods.

This paper introduces Probability Engineering to improve deep learning models.

problem Challenges in traditional probabilistic modeling for AI applications.
method Treats learned probability distributions as engineering artifacts and actively modifies them.
result Improves robustness, efficiency, adaptability, and trustworthiness of deep learning models.

Automated feature engineering improves interpretable models without manual work.

problem Lack of interpretability in complex models causes trust and stability issues.
method Use elastic black-box models to create simpler, interpretable glass-box models.
result Extracted features from complex models improve linear model performance.

TgNN improves neural network accuracy for subsurface flow modeling.

problem Improving accuracy of neural network predictions for subsurface flow.
method Theory-guided Neural Network (TgNN) trained with data and physical constraints.
result TgNN achieves higher accuracy and better generalizability than ANN models.

A federated learning framework improves RUL prognosis for aircraft engines without sharing data.

problem Limited run-to-failure data samples for accurate RUL prognosis.
method Federated learning framework, decentralized validation, and robust aggregation methods.
result The federated learning framework leads to more accurate RUL prognosis for five out of six airlines.

Paper improves full-text search engines for fast exact NNS in binary codes.

problem Efficient nearest neighbor search in Hamming space for full-text search engines.
method Revisits and combines three techniques from information retrieval: bit operation, subs-code filtering, and data preprocessing with permutation.
result Significant speed-ups for NNS in binary codes over state-of-the-art term match approach.

In recent years several trading platforms appeared which provide a backtest engine to calculate historic performance of self designed trading strategies on underlying candle data. The construction of a correct working backtest engine is, however, a subtle task as shown by Maier-Paape and Platen (cf. arXiv:1412.5558 [q-…

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Unified strategy for efficient data compression and model estimation.

problem Limited interactive exploration and data interaction in linear model development and deployment.
method Conditionally sufficient statistics for optimal data compression and estimation of linear models.
result Linear models can be estimated from compressed data without loss of parameters or covariances.

This paper emphasizes the need for uncertainty quantification in data-driven ML models for nuclear engineering.

problem Uncertainty in ML predictions due to data noise, model architecture, and stochastic training.
method Explains and compares uncertainties in physics-based and data-driven models, and presents techniques to quantify ML prediction uncertainties.
result The importance of uncertainty quantification in ML models for nuclear engineering applications.

Predicts coherence from quantum heat engine noise using machine learning.

problem Predicting coherence in quantum heat engines from nonequilibrium fluctuations.
method Developed a machine learning protocol using K-Nearest Neighbor (KNN) model.
result Machine learning successfully predicts coherence from quantum heat engine noise.

Bayesian model identifies skill difficulties and student subgroups in engineering education.

problem Identifying and supporting diverse student needs in entry-level university engineering modules.
method Hierarchical Bayesian modeling of student response data.
result Clear patterns of skill mastery and distinct student subgroups identified.

Have you ever looked at a machine learning classification model and thought, I could have made that? Well, that is what we test in this project, comparing XGBoost trained on human engineered features to training directly on data. The human engineered features do not outperform XGBoost trained di- rectly on the data, bu…

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Bayesian model transfers knowledge across different engineering fleets.

problem Data sparsity in predictive models for engineering infrastructure.
method Hierarchical Bayesian approach with multitask learning.
result Improves survival analysis and power prediction in truck fleets and wind farms.

Study improves mortality prediction in hospital patients using comprehensive feature engineering.

problem Accurate prediction of all-cause in-hospital mortality in healthcare.
method Comprehensive feature engineering approach using vital signs, laboratory results, and demographic data.
result Random Forest model achieved highest performance with AUC of 0.94, significantly outperforming other models.

Automates feature extraction from JSON data for machine learning.

problem Manual feature engineering for JSON data is laborious, lossy, and prone to bias.
method Automates feature extraction using Mill.jl and JsonGrinder.jl.
result Creates a differentiable machine learning model from raw JSON samples.

Factor Engine simplifies financial factor computation and analysis in Python.

problem Efficient computation and analysis of financial factors.
method Modular, extensible Python library with decorators, integrates with data science ecosystem.
result Mispricing factors computed by Factor Engine and Stata implementation are highly similar.

Paper proposes verifier engineering for improving foundation models.

problem Challenges in providing effective supervision signals for foundation models.
method Leverages automated verifiers to perform verification tasks and deliver feedback.
result Verifier engineering can enhance foundation models' capabilities.

FeatureEnVi aids in feature engineering with visual analytics.

problem Insufficient support for feature engineering in visual analytics tools.
method Stepwise selection and semi-automatic extraction approaches.
result Extracts heavily engineered features evaluated by multiple metrics.

An innovative method optimizes engine calibration to improve efficiency and reduce emissions.

problem Complex engines with many tunable parameters require efficient calibration methods.
method Combines Principal Component Decomposition with constrained Bayesian Optimization to minimize pressure curve deviation.
result Optimal engine calibration found after 64.4s with a 0.017% efficiency gain.

Researchers simulate and estimate a market model with a matching engine to understand its impact on order submission and management.

problem The impact of a matching engine on the modeling of order submission and management in financial markets.
method Simulation of a 10-variate Hawkes process with rules for different order types, including limit orders, to compare model parameters with the original order generating process.
result Practical considerations, not directly related to model specification, can significantly distort the true model specification in an asynchronous trading environment.

ABM automates feature engineering and variable selection for loss-based models.

problem Improving model performance through better feature engineering and variable selection.
method ABM uses group and fused lasso regularization to automatically select cutting points and variables.
result ABM integrates feature engineering, variable selection, and model training.

Study improves mortality prediction in ICU patients using feature engineering and 1D CNN.

problem Improving mortality prediction in ICU patients with high-dimensional, imbalanced, and missing data.
method Feature engineering, 1D Convolutional Neural Network (1D CNN), traditional machine learning algorithms.
result Best AUC of 0.848 achieved with 1D CNN model.

Safe active learning for multi-output Gaussian processes reduces data acquisition costs and ensures safety.

problem Expensive data acquisition and safety concerns in multi-output regression problems.
method Proposes a safe active learning approach considering data informativeness and safety constraints.
result Improved convergence compared to competitors on simulated and real-world datasets.

Enhances fraud detection with multiple HMM perspectives.

problem Detecting credit card fraud from sequential transactions.
method Modeling credit card transactions from three perspectives (card-holder, terminal, amount/time) using HMMs and combining likelihoods as features.
result 15% increase in precision-recall AUC compared to state-of-the-art methods.

Study uses machine learning to optimize seismic design parameters.

problem Optimizing seismic design parameters for performance-based design.
method Implementing explainable machine learning models to map design variables and performance metrics, integrated into a genetic optimization algorithm.
result Highly accurate surrogate models (R2> 90%) across diverse building types and hazards, identifying optimal member properties.

Method uses elastic black-boxes to create interpretable models from complex ones.

problem Lack of trust and stability in opaque models and time-consuming feature engineering in interpretable models.
method Surrogate assisted feature extraction for model learning.
result Trains interpretable and accurate models without time-consuming feature engineering.

New metrics quantify implementation risk in portfolio backtesting, revealing systematic differences in engine implementations.

problem Systematic divergence in backtested portfolio metrics due to differences in engine implementations.
method Formalized implementation risk, proposed four metrics, executed 15 strategies through five engines, analyzed source-code defects.
result Implementation risk introduces measurable ambiguity in performance attribution, but does not alter investment decisions.