Solving differential equations using learning-based techniques

dc.contributor.authorIlung, Tshibang Gideon
dc.contributor.supervisorByron, Jacobs
dc.date.accessioned2026-11-03T12:04:13Z
dc.date.issued2026
dc.descriptionA research report submitted in fulfillment of the requirements for the Masters of Science in Computational & Applied Mathematics, in the Faculty of Science, School of Computer Science and Applied Mathematics, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, 2026
dc.description.abstractPhysics-based machine learning models are an emerging approach in machine learning to solve differential equations. These models integrate the known physics of a system into the neural network training process, enhancing the efficiency of so- lutions to differential equations. This study will explore the capability of these mod- els to tackle differential equations across various fields, including fluid dynamics, solid mechanics, and heat transfer. It will feature comparative analyses of differ- ent optimisation algorithms, determining under which conditions an algorithm is computationally more effective. In addition, the study will examine the impact of various hyperparameters and training strategies on the performance of these mod- els. The potential of physics-based machine learning models lies in their capability to provide accurate and efficient solutions to differential equations, making them applicable to a wide range of crucial applications in science and engineering.
dc.description.submitterMM2026
dc.facultyFaculty of Science
dc.identifier0000-0001-8208-8015
dc.identifier.citationIlung, Tshibang Gideon. (2026). Solving differential equations using learning-based techniques [Master’s dissertation, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg]. WIReDSpace. https://hdl.handle.net/10539/50284
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10539/50284
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherUniversity of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
dc.rights© 2026 University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.
dc.rights.holderUniversity of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
dc.schoolSchool of Computer Science and Applied Mathematics
dc.subjectUCTD
dc.subjectPhysics Informed Machine Learning
dc.subjectDifferential Equations
dc.subject.primarysdgSDG-9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
dc.subject.secondarysdgSDG-4: Quality education
dc.titleSolving differential equations using learning-based techniques
dc.typeDissertation

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