Machine Learning for Data-driven Engineering Design

Introduction to machine learning and data-driven methods for surrogate modeling and design optimization applied to structural, thermofluid, materials, manufacturing, energy, and complex system engineering design problems.

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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2024: 3.35 GPA, 45.0% A/AB (n=20 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.88 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades).

What you’ll be able to do

  • Identify concepts and techniques for machine learning and data-driven engineering design

  • Demonstrate skills in constructing surrogate models for design problems

  • Demonstrate skills in applying machine learning and data-driven models in design problems

  • Apply the machine learning and data-driven methods to solve engineering design problems

  • Identify mathematics for machine learning and data-driven engineering design

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(MATH 234 or 376), (MATH 320, 340, 341, or 375), and (I SY E 210,B M E 325,E C E 331,MATH/​STAT 310, 410,STAT 312, 324, 333 or 340), or graduate/professional standing

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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2024: 3.35 GPA, 45.0% A/AB (n=20 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.88 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades).

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Topics

  • Machine learning and data-driven methods for surrogate modeling and design optimization
  • Applications to structural, thermofluid, materials, manufacturing, energy, and complex system engineering design

Skills

  • Identify machine learning concepts and techniques for data-driven engineering design
  • Construct surrogate models for engineering design problems
  • Identify mathematical foundations for machine learning and data-driven design

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