Data-driven approach learns effective equations for phase field interfaces.
problem Learning accurate equations for phase field interface dynamics.
method Data-driven identification of partial differential equations from phase field data.
result Data-driven equations outperform analytical approximations in certain regimes.
Study integrates machine learning with SAA for optimizing decisions based on uncertain parameters and covariates.
problem Optimizing decisions under uncertain parameters and covariates.
method Data-driven frameworks integrating machine learning prediction models within SAA for scenario generation.
result Consistent and asymptotically optimal solutions under certain conditions, with finite sample guarantees.
Develops theory for data-driven methods in dynamical systems.
problem Lack of analysis for data-driven methods in dynamical systems.
method Establishes existence of mapping and properties of operator learning architecture.
result Novel universal approximation theorems for smoothing and forecasting.
This research designs a data-driven partition to test independence between continuous variables.
problem Testing independence between continuous random variables.
method Empirical log-likelihood statistic and data-driven tree-structured partition.
result Strongly consistent test of independence over probability families.
Gaussian and bootstrap methods improve ATE estimator accuracy.
problem Improving the accuracy of Average Treatment Effect (ATE) estimators.
method Gaussian approximation and bootstrap procedures.
result Precise bounds on ATE estimator accuracy quantifying key parameters.
A new method for support vector regression using a data-driven insensitive parameter.
problem Determining an optimal insensitive parameter in support vector regression.
method A data-driven approach to approximate the insensitive parameter by minimizing a generalized loss function based on the likelihood principle.
result The proposed method outperforms traditional support vector regression methods and has lower computational costs.
New algorithm improves knowledge transfer in dynamic decision-making.
problem Utilizing data from existing ventures to improve decision-making in new ventures.
method Proposes Transferred Fitted Q-Iteration algorithm for estimating optimal action-state function Q∗. result Significantly improved final learning error of Q∗ function. GNPs learn operators on non-Euclidean geometries using neural networks.
problem Learning operators on complex geometries like manifolds.
method Geometric Neural Operators (GNPs) that incorporate geometric properties.
result GNPs can estimate metrics, solve PDEs, and learn LB operators on manifolds.
The MEM method uses data-driven priors for linear inverse problems, proving convergence and estimating differences.
problem Linear inverse problems with approximate priors.
method Maximum Entropy on the Mean (MEM) method with data-driven priors.
result Empirical mean convergence and estimates for prior differences based on epigraphical distance.
Most of Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) and sequential Monte Carlo (SMC) algorithms in existing probabilistic programming systems suboptimally use only model priors as proposal distributions. In this work, we describe an approach for training a discriminative model, namely a neural network, in order to approximate the …
Crowdsourcing is an effective tool for human-powered computation on many tasks challenging for computers. In this paper, we provide finite-sample exponential bounds on the error rate (in probability and in expectation) of hyperplane binary labeling rules under the Dawid-Skene crowdsourcing model. The bounds can be appl…
Paper introduces branched signature model for efficient computation and data-driven applications.
problem Efficient computation and data-driven modeling of branched rough paths.
method Develops a universal approximation theorem and constructs an extension map to realize branched signatures.
result Explicit construction of branched signatures via an extension map for efficient computation.
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.
Random features enhance control of complex systems.
problem Flexible nonlinear models for control-affine systems.
method Random features approximations for control-affine structure.
result Methods formalized and shown to relate to ADP and AD kernels.
Large-scale kernel approximation is an important problem in machine learning research. Approaches using random Fourier features have become increasingly popular [Rahimi and Recht, 2007], where kernel approximation is treated as empirical mean estimation via Monte Carlo (MC) or Quasi-Monte Carlo (QMC) integration [Yang …
Develops a machine learning approach for solving AC-OPF problems.
problem Nonlinear and computationally demanding AC chance-constrained OPF problem.
method Uses Gaussian process regression to approximate AC power flow equations.
result Demonstrates competitive and promising results compared to state-of-the-art approaches.
Develops approximately equivariant neural processes for better data modeling.
problem Real-world data often breaks exact equivariance; how to model this?
method General approach to creating approximately equivariant architectures, applicable to any model and symmetry group.
result Approximately equivariant neural processes outperform non-equivariant and strictly equivariant models in regression tasks.
CoLoRA models predict PDE solutions quickly and accurately with minimal data.
problem Efficiently modeling PDE solutions with limited data.
method Continuous low-rank adaptation of neural networks trained on offline data.
result Predictions are orders of magnitude faster and more accurate than classical methods.
Novel autoencoder method approximates Koopman operator in low dimensions.
problem Challenges in approximating finite Koopman operators using data-driven methods.
method Mori-Zwanzig autoencoder (MZ-AE) for robust Koopman operator approximation.
result Improved predictive capability and robust long-term statistical performance.
We consider the problem of efficiently approximating and encoding high-dimensional data sampled from a probability distribution ρ in RD, that is nearly supported on a d-dimensional set M - for example supported on a d-dimensional Riemannian manifold. Geometric Multi-Resolution Analysis (GM…
We introduce a framework using Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) for likelihood--free inference (LFI) and Approximate Bayesian Computation (ABC) where we replace the black-box simulator model with an approximator network and generate a rich set of summary features in a data driven fashion. On benchmark data sets, …
We derive a data-driven method for the approximation of the Koopman generator called gEDMD, which can be regarded as a straightforward extension of EDMD (extended dynamic mode decomposition). This approach is applicable to deterministic and stochastic dynamical systems. It can be used for computing eigenvalues, eigenfu…
This research improves neural likelihood approximation for Bayesian inverse problems.
problem Challenges in modeling and inference for high-dimensional Bayesian inverse problems.
method Develops a strictly convex approximation framework for neural likelihood.
result Empirical minimizers converge to the true likelihood as sample size increases.
Local laGPR speeds up multiscale mechanics simulations without neural networks.
problem High computational costs in multiscale mechanics simulations.
method Local approximate Gaussian process regression (laGPR) combined with FE schemes.
result laGPR offers better accuracy than neural networks for stress predictions.
This study analyzes decision-making in diverse environments where past data may not predict future outcomes.
problem How to make decisions when past data is not indicative of future outcomes due to unobserved confounders.
method Developed a framework to analyze and bound the performance of data-driven policies in heterogeneous environments.
result Established a method to upper bound the asymptotic worst-case regret of policies and analyzed the performance of Sample Average Approximation (SAA).
Kernel analog forecasting studied for multiscale systems.
problem Interpreting data-driven predictions in multiscale dynamical systems.
method Kernel analog forecasting methods applied to multiscale systems with varying Markovian closures.
result Guidance provided for interpreting data-driven predictions in practice.
Efficiently simulates Langevin dynamics on manifold using diffusion maps and finite volume schemes.
problem Simulating Langevin dynamics on high-dimensional manifolds with limited data.
method Diffusion maps, Fokker-Planck equation, finite volume scheme, explicit time discretization.
result Data-driven finite volume scheme approximates Langevin dynamics on manifold with good properties.
Random feature model approximates PDE solutions efficiently.
problem Approximating solutions to PDEs with high-dimensional inputs and outputs.
method Random feature model applied to infinite-dimensional operators.
result Efficient and accurate approximation of PDE solutions.
Regression learns Mori-Zwanzig operators for dynamical systems.
problem Learning Mori-Zwanzig operators for complex dynamical systems.
method Statistical regression to extract Markov and memory operators.
result Regression models improve learning of memory-dependent corrections.
We introduce physics informed neural networks -- neural networks that are trained to solve supervised learning tasks while respecting any given law of physics described by general nonlinear partial differential equations. In this two part treatise, we present our developments in the context of solving two main classes …
VAE leverages MMSE channel estimation with data-driven modeling.
problem Data-driven channel estimation for wireless communications.
method Variational autoencoder (VAE) modeling of channel distribution and LMMSE approximation.
result VAE-based channel estimators approximate MMSE performance with practical training methods.
We analyze the (unconditional) distribution of a linear predictor that is constructed after a data-driven model selection step in a linear regression model. First, we derive the exact finite-sample cumulative distribution function (cdf) of the linear predictor, and a simple approximation to this (complicated) cdf. We t…
OceanForecastBench offers a comprehensive benchmark for data-driven ocean forecasting models.
problem Lack of open-source, standardized benchmarks for data-driven ocean forecasting models.
method Proposes OceanForecastBench, a benchmark with high-quality data and evaluation pipeline.
result Offers the most comprehensive benchmarking framework for data-driven ocean forecasting.
Paper uses Gaussian processes to solve AC-OPF with renewable uncertainty.
problem Optimizing power grids with fluctuating renewable sources.
method Data-driven approach using Gaussian processes.
result Efficiently solves chance-constrained AC-OPF with uncertainty.
New method extracts stochastic laws from data, including Lévy noise.
problem Extracting stochastic laws from data with non-Gaussian noise.
method Using normalizing flows to estimate transition density, then applying nonlocal Kramers-Moyal formulas.
result Can learn stochastic differential equations with Lévy motion.
Bayesian nonparametrics improves data-driven risk optimization under distributional uncertainty.
problem Improving out-of-sample performance in machine learning models due to distributional uncertainty.
method Combining Bayesian nonparametric theory and decision-theoretic preferences to propose a robust optimization criterion.
result The proposed robust optimization procedure provides favorable statistical guarantees and tractable approximations.
Empirical mode modeling improves state-space analysis of noisy data.
problem Analyzing nonlinear systems with noisy data.
method Combining empirical mode decomposition with empirical dynamic modeling.
result Empirical mode modeling enhances state-space representations in noisy data.
Study estimates 163 million online freelancers globally.
problem Estimating the number of online workers globally.
method Combining data from various online labour platforms.
result Headline estimate of 163 million registered profiles.
BI-EqNO improves Bayesian inference with flexible neural operators.
problem Inaccurate estimation of marginal likelihoods in approximate Bayesian methods.
method Equivariant neural operator framework for generalized approximate Bayesian inference.
result BI-EqNO enhances both deterministic and stochastic approaches to Bayesian inference.
This paper establishes the asymptotic consistency of the {\it loss-calibrated variational Bayes} (LCVB) method. LCVB was proposed in~\cite{LaSiGh2011} as a method for approximately computing Bayesian posteriors in a `loss aware' manner. This methodology is also highly relevant in general data-driven decision-making con…
New method speeds up k-means clustering using sketch-and-solve.
problem Efficiently solving k-means clustering for large datasets.
method Sketch-and-solve approach with Peng-Wei semidefinite relaxation.
result Provides high-confidence lower bounds on k-means optimal value.
Develops a transparent surrogate model for complex data.
problem Balancing accuracy and transparency in complex decision-making models.
method Partial dependence effects for feature engineering, smart segmentation, and GLM fitting.
result The maidrr GLM closely approximates a black box model and outperforms benchmarks.
Reduced modeling of a computationally demanding dynamical system aims at approximating its trajectories, while optimizing the trade-off between accuracy and computational complexity. In this work, we propose to achieve such an approximation by first embedding the trajectories in a reproducing kernel Hilbert space (RKHS…
New approach uses SGLD to minimize CVaR for portfolio weights.
problem Minimizing CVaR for portfolio weights with complete theoretical guarantees.
method Stochastic Gradient Langevin Dynamics (SGLD) with discontinuous updating.
result Theoretical guarantees for convergence in Wasserstein distances for convex and non-convex functions.
Improves data-driven reachability estimation for complex systems.
problem Estimating reachable states in complex dynamical systems with unknown parameters.
method Uses Christoffel functions and conformal prediction to improve sample efficiency and robustness.
result Guaranteed convergence to the true reach set with improved sample efficiency and robustness.
New insights into bias-variance tradeoff for data-driven optimization under local misspecification.
problem Understanding the relative performance of SAA, IEO, and ETO under local misspecification.
method Developed a local misspecification perspective using contiguity theory in statistics.
result Explicit expressions for decision bias and geometric understanding of variance.
The paper finds Koopman invariant subspaces using personalized PageRank.
problem Selecting a finite dictionary of observables for Koopman-invariant span.
method Exploiting zero-block structure in EDMD matrices and applying PageRank.
result Personalized PageRank can detect Koopman invariant subspaces.
Proposes a Gaussian process for Koopman mode decomposition.
problem Estimating Koopman mode decomposition quantities and latent variables.
method Unsupervised Gaussian process for simultaneous estimation.
result Efficient parameter estimation through low-rank approximations.