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48 results for data-driven initialization

Proposes a method to optimize neural network initialization using marginal likelihood maximization.

problem Optimizing hyperparameters for neural network initialization.
method Leverages the connection between neural networks and Gaussian processes to infer optimal hyperparameters.
result Marginal likelihood maximization provides near-optimal prediction performance on MNIST classification tasks.

Paper presents robust clustering methods for general mixture models.

problem Clustering with sub-Gaussian error assumptions often invalid in practice.
method Hybrid clustering with robust centroid estimate and data-driven initialization.
result Provably near-optimal mislabeling guarantees for general error distributions.

End-to-end framework optimizes constrained trajectories using data-driven methods.

problem Optimizing trajectories under constraints with limited dynamics knowledge.
method Data-driven approach decomposes trajectories into function basis, uses maximum a posteriori for optimization, and incorporates linear constraints.
result Commanding results in aeronautics and sailing route optimization.

SubTSBR tackles noisy data for differential equation discovery.

problem Discovering differential equations from noisy or outlier-laden data.
method Subsampling-based threshold sparse Bayesian regression (SubTSBR) with subsampling size and number of subsamples.
result SubTSBR outperforms TSBR in accuracy for differential equation discovery.

New method solves sparse deconvolution problems with theoretical guarantees and practical applications.

problem Extracting localized, recurring motifs in signals with spatial or temporal structure.
method Geometric approach using sphere constraints and data-driven initialization to derive a provable algorithm.
result Practical algorithm solves real-world deconvolution problems with good performance and generalizability.

CODE learns ODE dynamics from sparse data, outperforming neural and kernel methods.

problem Learning ODE dynamics from sparse and noisy data.
method CODE uses Polynomial Chaos Expansion (aPCE) for the ODE's RHS, enabling global orthonormal polynomial representation.
result CODE exhibits remarkable extrapolation capabilities even under novel initial conditions and measurement noise.

Paper uses deep imitation learning to predict aircraft trajectories accurately.

problem Inefficient and costly Air Traffic Management system limits predictability.
method Generative Adversarial Imitation Learning framework with trajectory clustering and classification.
result Accurate predictions for entire trajectory stages, pre- and tactical.

Paper proposes a new method for designing materials using deep learning.

problem Designing high-performance material distributions from given distributions.
method Iterative process of selecting, generating, and merging material distributions using a deep generative model.
result The method improves material performance through iterative refinement.

Develops a data-driven smoothing technique for high-dimensional, non-linear panel data.

problem Improving prediction accuracy in high-dimensional, non-linear panel data models.
method Adaptive discrete smoothing with data-driven weights based on individual function similarity.
result Significant improvement in prediction accuracy compared to traditional linear panel data estimators.

FCNv2 robustness tested under noise and random initial conditions.

problem Assessing AI weather forecasting model robustness to input noise.
method Two experiments with varying noise levels and random initial conditions.
result FCNv2 preserves hurricane features under low to moderate noise, but underestimates intensity and persistence.

This paper compares model-based and model-free control methods using neural networks.

problem Comparing model-based and model-free control methods for unknown nonlinear systems.
method Utilizes Deep Koopman Representation (DKRC) and Deep Deterministic Policy Gradient (DDPG) for control.
result DKRC outperforms DDPG in terms of control strategies and accuracy for unknown dynamics.

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.

Phase segregation, the process by which the components of a binary mixture spontaneously separate, is a key process in the evolution and design of many chemical, mechanical, and biological systems. In this work, we present a data-driven approach for the learning, modeling, and prediction of phase segregation. A direct …

2018-03-23abs ↗pdf ↗

Paired autoencoders solve inverse problems using latent space projections.

problem Solving inverse problems in scientific computing.
method Paired autoencoder framework that projects data and quantity of interest into a latent space.
result Paired autoencoders generate multiple reconstruction metrics and enable latent-space refinement for accurate data fitting.

Efficiently trains GMMs for streaming data with SGD, addressing local optima and numerical instabilities.

problem Local optima and numerical instabilities in training GMMs for high-dimensional streaming data.
method Stochastic Gradient Descent (SGD) with adaptive annealing and exponential-free approximation.
result SGD approach trains GMMs without k-means initialization and outperforms sEM for high-dimensional data.

Extracts intrinsic spatial coordinates for complex agent systems to learn PDEs.

problem Modeling collective dynamics of heterogeneous agents.
method Data-driven extraction of intrinsic spatial coordinates, learning PDEs in emergent space.
result Collective dynamics can be approximated through learned PDEs in emergent coordinates.

A long-standing question for urban and regional planners pertains to the ability to describe urban patterns quantitatively. Cities' transport infrastructure, particularly street networks, provides an invaluable source of information about the urban patterns generated by peoples' movements and their interactions. With t…

2019-05-14abs ↗pdf ↗

Model predicts asset prices from initial shocks using neural networks.

problem Missing data on actual asset liquidations limits model calibration.
method Dual neural network structure, first stage maps shocks to liquidations, second stage uses liquidations to predict prices.
result Model accurately predicts equilibrium prices from initial shocks without liquidation data.

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).

Actuaries tackle loss of earning capacity in Denmark, balancing public benefits and private insurance.

problem Balancing public benefits and private insurance for loss of earning capacity in Denmark.
method Innovative approaches from researchers and practitioners, leveraging actuarial expertise.
result Development of equitable, data-driven solutions to mitigate risk and enhance societal well-being.

New method uses SDEs for accurate non-uniformly sampled time series analysis.

problem Characterizing non-uniformly sampled time series with high accuracy.
method Stochastic Differential Equations (SDEs) for modeling, incremental estimation, and model truncation.
result Increased accuracy in characterizing non-uniformly sampled time series.

Sparsity-based models and techniques have been exploited in many signal processing and imaging applications. Data-driven methods based on dictionary and sparsifying transform learning enable learning rich image features from data, and can outperform analytical models. In particular, alternating optimization algorithms …

2018-05-31abs ↗pdf ↗

Deep learning for HJB PDEs using synthetic data and residual minimization.

problem Solving Hamilton-Jacobi-Bellman PDEs for optimal control problems.
method Gradient-augmented synthetic dataset for supervised learning, residual minimization.
result Improves accuracy and efficiency of deep learning for HJB PDEs.

Adaptive RBF-KAN improves KANs by dynamically adjusting kernel parameters.

problem Efficiently approximating multivariate functions using learnable univariate edge functions.
method Integrates LOOCV-based kernel scale estimation with adaptive kernel learning.
result Adaptive RBF-KAN outperforms fixed kernel KANs on various benchmark functions.

This paper bounds errors in data-driven power grid models using Rademacher complexity.

problem Ensuring accuracy of data-driven power grid models under incomplete physical information.
method Rademacher complexity theory for error bounds and evaluation implementation.
result Generalization error bounds for branch flow linearization and external network equivalent models.

A machine learning method selects optimal orthonormal bases for functional data analysis.

problem Lack of formal criteria for choosing initial orthonormal bases in functional data methods.
method Proposes a machine learning algorithm to learn and place knots for efficient orthogonal spline bases (splinets).
result Demonstrates efficiency, especially for sparse functional data and complex physical systems.

Optimal data-driven formulations are found for learning and decision-making with historical data.

problem Designing optimal learning and decision-making formulations from historical data.
method Define a yardstick for measuring formulation quality, then construct an optimal formulation that is uniformly closer to the true cost.
result Existence of three distinct out-of-sample performance regimes with corresponding optimal formulations.

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.

WeatherBench provides a dataset and metrics for comparing data-driven weather forecasts.

problem Lack of a common dataset and evaluation metrics for data-driven weather forecasting.
method Publicly available dataset derived from ERA5, simple evaluation metrics.
result Baseline scores from various forecasting methods provided for comparison.

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.

Predicting stock jumps using liquidity and technical indicators.

problem Predicting intraday stock jumps in finance.
method Divide trading day into 5-minute intervals, use liquidity measures and technical indicators, apply machine learning algorithms.
result Initial evidence of predictability of jump arrivals and directions using level-2 stock data.