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20152026
most citedA consensus-based model for global optimization and its mean-field limit

146 citations · 222 across the 32 of their papers we have counts for

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36 papers

math.NA2026

Structure-Preserving Data-Driven Identification of Port-Hamiltonian Differential-Algebraic Systems

Tom Zwerschke, Matthias Ehrhardt, Michael Günther +1

We present a data-driven approach to identifying linear index-1 differential-algebraic pH systems (pH-DAEs) based on input-output measurements. In comparison to the identification…

math.OC2026

Feedback approaches for set-point stabilization of interacting particle systems

Daniel Jannik Happ, Birgit Jacob, Claudia Totzeck

We explore the problem of asymptotically stabilizing a class of interacting particle systems to a prescribed particle configuration with zero velocity. The class of interacting par…

math.OC2026

A Consensus-based optimization algorithm using Gaussian processes for global optimization problems in Sobolev spaces

Mahmoud Khatab, Claudia Totzeck

We propose an algorithm to approximate solutions of global optimization problems in Sobolev spaces that follows the spirit of Consensus-based algorithms in finite dimensions. The m…

physics.soc-ph2025

Analysis and Simulation of Cooperative Buffer Strategies for Traffic Wave Mitigation

Raphael Korbmacher, Daniel Straub, Antoine Tordeux +1

Stop-and-go waves in traffic flow pose a persistent challenge, compromising safety, efficiency, and environmental sustainability. This paper presents a novel mitigation strategy id…

math.NA2025

A Space Mapping approach for the calibration of financial models with the application to the Heston model

Anna Clevenhaus, Claudia Totzeck, Matthias Ehrhardt

We present a novel approach for parameter calibration of the Heston model for pricing an Asian put option, namely space mapping. Since few parameters of the Heston model can be dir…

math.NA2024

Localized KBO with genetic dynamics for multi-modal optimization

Federica Ferrarese, Claudia Totzeck

In this paper, we introduce a novel approach to multi-modal optimization by enhancing the recently developed kinetic-based optimization (KBO) method with genetic dynamics (GKBO). T…

math.OC2024★ 6 cited

CBX: Python and Julia packages for consensus-based interacting particle methods

Rafael Bailo, Alethea Barbaro, Susana N. Gomes +4

We introduce CBXPy and ConsensusBasedX.jl, Python and Julia implementations of consensus-based interacting particle systems (CBX), which generalise consensus-based optimization met…

physics.soc-ph2023★ 1 cited

Time-continuous microscopic pedestrian models: an overview

Raphael Korbmacher, Alexandre Nicolas, Antoine Tordeux +1

We give an overview of time-continuous pedestrian models with a focus on data-driven modelling. Starting from pioneer, reactive force-based models we move forward to modern, active…

math.OC2023

Kinetic based optimization enhanced by genetic dynamics

Giacomo Albi, Federica Ferrarese, Claudia Totzeck

We propose and analyse a variant of the recently introduced kinetic based optimization method that incorporates ideas like survival-of-the-fittest and mutation strategies well-know…

math.OC2023

Modeling Minimum Cost Network Flows With Port-Hamiltonian Systems

Onur Tanil Doganay, Kathrin Klamroth, Bruno Lang +2

We give a short overview of advantages and drawbacks of the classical formulation of minimum cost network flow problems and solution techniques, to motivate a reformulation of clas…

math.OC2023★ 1 cited

A new perspective on dynamic network flow problems via port-Hamiltonian systems

Onur Tanil Doganay, Kathrin Klamroth, Bruno Lang +2

We suggest a global perspective on dynamic network flow problems that takes advantage of the similarities to port-Hamiltonian dynamics. Dynamic minimum cost flow problems are formu…

math.OC2023★ 1 cited

Asymptotic Analysis for Optimal Control of the Cattaneo Model

Sebastian Blauth, René Pinnau, Matthias Andres +1

We consider an optimal control problem with tracking-type cost functional constrained by the Cattaneo equation, which is a well-known model for delayed heat transfer. In particular…

math.NA2023★ 2 cited

Structure-preserving identification of port-Hamiltonian systems -- a sensitivity-based approach

Michael Günther, Birgit Jacob, Claudia Totzeck

We present a gradient-based calibration algorithm to identify a port-Hamiltonian system from given time-domain input-output data. The gradient is computed with the help of sensitiv…

math.AP2023

Erratum and original of Port-Hamiltonian structure of interacting particle systems and its mean-field limit

Jannik Daun, Daniel Jannik Happ, Birgit Jacob +1

We derive a minimal port-Hamiltonian formulation of a general class of interacting particle systems driven by alignment and potential-based force dynamics which include the Cucker-…

math.OC2023

Data-driven adjoint-based calibration of port-Hamiltonian systems in time domain

Michael Günther, Birgit Jacob, Claudia Totzeck

We present a gradient-based identification algorithm to identify the system matrices of a linear port-Hamiltonian system from given input-output time data. Aiming for a direct stru…

math.OC2022★ 3 cited

Consensus-Based Optimization for Multi-Objective Problems: A Multi-Swarm Approach

Kathrin Klamroth, Michael Stiglmayr, Claudia Totzeck

We propose a multi-swarm approach to approximate the Pareto front of general multi-objective optimization problems that is based on the Consensus-based Optimization method (CBO). T…

physics.soc-ph2022

Multi-scale description of pedestrian collective dynamics with port-Hamiltonian systems

Antoine Tordeux, Claudia Totzeck

Port-Hamiltonian systems (PHS) theory is a recent but already well-established modelling approach for non-linear physical systems. Some studies have shown lately that PHS framework…

stat.ML2022★ 1 cited

Ensemble-based gradient inference for particle methods in optimization and sampling

Claudia Schillings, Claudia Totzeck, Philipp Wacker

We propose an approach based on function evaluations and Bayesian inference to extract higher-order differential information of objective functions {from a given ensemble of partic…

math.OC2022

Gradient-based parameter calibration of an anisotropic interaction model for pedestrian dynamics

Zhomart Turarov, Claudia Totzeck

We propose an extension of the anisotropic interaction model which allows for collision avoidance in pairwise interactions by a rotation of forces \cite{arXiv:1912.04234} by includ…

math.OC2021

Consensus-based Optimization and Ensemble Kalman Inversion for Global Optimization Problems with Constraints

J. A. Carrillo, C. Totzeck, U. Vaes

We introduce a practical method for incorporating equality and inequality constraints in global optimization methods based on stochastic interacting particle systems, specifically…

math.OC2021

A gradient based calibration method for the Heston model

Anna Clevenhaus, Claudia Totzeck, Matthias Ehrhardt

The Heston model is a well-known two-dimensional financial model. Because the Heston model contains implicit parameters that cannot be determined directly from real market data, ca…

math.OC2021

Parameter calibration with Consensus-based Optimization for interaction dynamics driven by neural networks

Simone Göttlich, Claudia Totzeck

We calibrate parameters of neural networks that model forces in interaction dynamics with the help of the Consensus-based global optimization method (CBO). We state the general fra…

math.OC2021★ 1 cited

Trends in Consensus-based optimization

Claudia Totzeck

In this chapter we give an overview of the consensus-based global optimization algorithm and its recent variants. We recall the formulation and analytical results of the original m…

math.OC2021

Space mapping-based optimization with the macroscopic limit of interacting particle systems

Jennifer Weißen, Simone Göttlich, Claudia Totzeck

We propose a space mapping-based optimization algorithm for microscopic interacting particle dynamics which are inappropriate for direct optimization. This is of relevance for exam…