Two-Stage Surrogate Modeling for Data-Driven Design Optimization with Application to Composite Microstructure Generation
Abstract: This paper introduces a novel two-stage machine learning-based surrogate modeling framework to address inverse problems in scientific and engineering fields. In the first stage of the proposed framework, a machine learning model termed the "learner" identifies a limited set of candidates within the input design space whose predicted outputs closely align with desired outcomes. Subsequently, in the second stage, a separate surrogate model, functioning as an "evaluator," is employed to assess the reduced candidate space generated in the first stage. This evaluation process eliminates inaccurate and uncertain solutions, guided by a user-defined coverage level. The framework's distinctive contribution is the integration of conformal inference, providing a versatile and efficient approach that can be widely applicable. To demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed framework compared to conventional single-stage inverse problems, we conduct several benchmark tests and investigate an engineering application focused on the micromechanical modeling of fiber-reinforced composites. The results affirm the superiority of our proposed framework, as it consistently produces more reliable solutions. Therefore, the introduced framework offers a unique perspective on fostering interactions between machine learning-based surrogate models in real-world applications.
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