About this Abstract |
Meeting |
2026 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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Symposium
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AI/ML/Data Informatics for Materials Discovery: Bridging Experiment, Theory, and Modeling
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Presentation Title |
Streamlining Bayesian Optimization in Materials Science via a Retrieval-Augmented LLM Assistant Integrated with Honegumi |
Author(s) |
Arin Amit Soneji, Hasan Muhammad Sayeed, Taylor Sparks |
On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Arin Amit Soneji |
Abstract Scope |
Bayesian optimization, a critical technique for optimizing functions in both material science and chemistry, can pose a significant barrier to entry due to its complexity. Real-world applications introduce additional challenges, such as high-variance data and constraints, complicating optimization workflows. In response, we build on Honegumi, an interactive parameter-controlled script generator for materials-relevant optimization using the Ax platform, by streamlining the process through a Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) framework. The RAG-powered assistant enhances accessibility and efficiency by guiding users through the optimization process: users describe their problem statement, and a pre-trained Large Language Model (LLM) recommends the appropriate parameter selection. The system retrieves the domain-relevant skeletal code from Honegumi, and adapts the code to the user’s problem statement using the LLM. By reducing the complexity of this workflow, this assistant empowers researchers to focus on their scientific goals, making Bayesian optimization more practical and user-friendly for real-world materials science challenges. |
Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: |
Keywords |
Modeling and Simulation, |