ML-GA

Abstract

ML-GA is a software that can be used to expedite design optimization process combining machine learning and genetic algorithm approaches. It employs a machine learning (ML) model (any ML algorithm can be incorporated) to predict the quality (merit) of a design from the input parameters. Then, a stochastic global optimization genetic algorithm (GA) is used, with the machine learning model as the objective function, to optimize the input parameters based on the merit function. ML-GA is scalable to higher computational platforms like supercomputers and clusters enabling optimization to be performed in significantly short time frames (e.g., in a day).