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SIGNATURE WORK
CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION 2024

Passionate explorer of chaos and machine learning. Transforming theory into practice for innovative solutions.

Name

Eric Zhang

Major

Data Science

Class

2024

About

Eric Zhang, Class of 2024

Signature Work Project Overview

Our project delves into the intriguing realm of reservoir computing for chaotic time-series prediction, a dynamic and challenging domain at the intersection of machine learning and chaotic systems. The journey unfolds in distinct phases, beginning with a deep exploration of theoretical foundations such as echo state networks and the echo state property. We transition theory into practice, leveraging Python programming and numerical methods for the practical implementation of our predictive model.

Collaboration becomes a vital element as we engage in dynamic discussions with peers and seek guidance from faculty members, mirroring the collaborative nature of real-world research. The culmination lies in the comparison of actual and predicted results, where we systematically vary critical parameters, including noise and spectral adjustments. The introduction of Lyapunov exponents adds a novel dimension to our evaluation framework, providing deeper insights into model stability.

Our project not only contributes to the understanding of reservoir computing in dynamic systems but also underscores the importance of collaboration, theoretical grounding, and innovative evaluation metrics. Join us on this transformative journey as we explore chaos and push the boundaries of reservoir computing in predicting dynamic systems.

Signature Work Presentation Video