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# 🧬 PyMBO
## Advanced Multi-Objective Bayesian Optimization for Scientific Research
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## 🌟 Overview
### Quick Start
```python
from pymbo import EnhancedMultiObjectiveOptimizer, OptimizationOrchestrator
params = {
'temperature': {'type': 'continuous', 'bounds': [20.0, 120.0]},
}
responses = {'yield': {'goal': 'Maximize'}}
optimizer = EnhancedMultiObjectiveOptimizer(params, responses, deterministic=True, random_seed=123)
orchestrator = OptimizationOrchestrator(optimizer)
next_suggestion = orchestrator.suggest_next_experiment()[0]
```
See the [public API reference](docs/API_REFERENCE.md) for the full list of supported classes.
**PyMBO** represents a paradigm shift in multi-objective optimization, implementing the latest breakthroughs from 2024-2025 research in Bayesian optimization. Built specifically for the scientific and engineering communities, PyMBO bridges the gap between cutting-edge academic research and practical industrial applications.
### 🎯 **Research-Driven Innovation**
PyMBO leverages state-of-the-art algorithms validated in peer-reviewed publications, including **qNEHVI** (q-Noisy Expected Hypervolume Improvement) and **qLogEI** (q-Logarithmic Expected Improvement), delivering superior performance over traditional methods while maintaining computational efficiency through polynomial-time complexity.
### 🔬 **Scientific Excellence**
Designed for researchers who demand both theoretical rigor and practical utility, PyMBO excels in handling complex optimization landscapes involving mixed variable types—continuous, discrete, and categorical—through innovative **Unified Exponential Kernels** that outperform conventional approaches by 3-5x in mixed-variable scenarios.
---
## 🏆 Distinguished Features
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| **Research Innovation** | **Practical Excellence** |
|:---:|:---:|
| 🧬 **Next-Generation Algorithms**<br/>qNEHVI & qLogEI from 2024-2025 research | 🎮 **Intuitive Scientific Interface**<br/>GUI designed for researchers |
| 🔬 **Mixed-Variable Mastery**<br/>Unified Exponential Kernels | 📊 **Advanced Analytics Suite**<br/>Parameter importance & correlations |
| ⚡ **Polynomial Complexity**<br/>5-10x faster than traditional methods | 🔍 **SGLBO Screening Module**<br/>Rapid parameter space exploration |
| 🎯 **Noise-Robust Optimization**<br/>Superior performance in noisy environments | 🚀 **Parallel Strategy Benchmarking**<br/>Compare multiple algorithms simultaneously |
</div>
### 🌐 **Application Domains**
PyMBO excels across diverse scientific and engineering disciplines:
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**🧪 Chemistry & Materials**
- Drug discovery pipelines
- Catalyst optimization
- Material property tuning
- Reaction condition screening
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**🏭 Process Engineering**
- Manufacturing optimization
- Quality control systems
- Energy efficiency tuning
- Supply chain optimization
</td>
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**🤖 Machine Learning**
- Hyperparameter optimization
- Neural architecture search
- Feature selection
- Model ensemble tuning
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**⚙️ Mechanical Design**
- Component optimization
- Multi-physics simulations
- Structural design
- Aerospace applications
</td>
</tr>
</table>
---
## 🚀 Getting Started
### 📦 **Installation**
PyMBO is available through PyPI for seamless integration into your research workflow:
> **Recommended**: `pip install pymbo`
For development or latest features, clone from the repository and install dependencies via the provided requirements file. For optional GPU acceleration install the packages listed in `requirements-gpu.txt` or use the `pymbo[gpu]` extra. For development contributions install the packages from `requirements-dev.txt` or use the `pymbo[dev]` extra.
### 🎯 **Launch Interface**
Access PyMBO's comprehensive optimization suite through the command: `python -m pymbo`
The application launches with an intuitive graphical interface specifically designed for scientific workflows, featuring drag-and-drop parameter configuration, real-time visualization, and automated report generation.
### 🔄 **Typical Research Workflow**
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**📋 Configure** → **🔍 Screen** → **⚡ Optimize** → **📊 Analyze** → **📝 Report**
*Parameter Setup* → *SGLBO Exploration* → *Multi-Objective Search* → *Results Interpretation* → *Publication Export*
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## 🔬 Theoretical Foundations & Algorithmic Innovations
### 🏆 **Breakthrough Acquisition Functions**
PyMBO implements the most advanced acquisition functions validated through recent peer-reviewed research:
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| **Algorithm** | **Innovation** | **Impact** |
|:---:|:---:|:---:|
| **qNEHVI** | Polynomial-time hypervolume improvement | **5-10x computational speedup** |
| **qLogEI** | Numerically stable gradient optimization | **Superior convergence reliability** |
| **Unified Kernel** | Mixed-variable optimization in single framework | **3-5x performance boost** |
</div>
### 🧬 **Mathematical Foundations**
**qNEHVI (q-Noisy Expected Hypervolume Improvement)** represents a paradigm shift from exponential to polynomial complexity in multi-objective optimization. This breakthrough enables practical application to high-dimensional problems while maintaining Bayes-optimal performance for hypervolume maximization.
**qLogEI (q-Logarithmic Expected Improvement)** addresses fundamental numerical stability issues in traditional Expected Improvement methods, eliminating vanishing gradient problems and enabling robust gradient-based optimization with automatic differentiation support.
**Unified Exponential Kernels** provide the first principled approach to mixed-variable optimization, seamlessly integrating continuous, discrete, and categorical variables through adaptive distance functions within a unified mathematical framework.
### 🎯 **Research Impact**
These algorithmic advances deliver measurable performance improvements:
- **Computational Efficiency**: 5-10x faster execution compared to traditional methods
- **Numerical Stability**: Eliminates convergence failures common in legacy approaches
- **Mixed-Variable Excellence**: Native support for complex parameter spaces
- **Noise Robustness**: Superior performance in real-world noisy optimization scenarios
## 🎯 Research Workflows & Methodologies
### 🔬 **Systematic Optimization Pipeline**
PyMBO's research-oriented interface supports comprehensive optimization workflows:
1. **📋 Parameter Space Definition** - Configure complex mixed-variable systems with continuous, discrete, and categorical parameters
2. **🎯 Multi-Objective Specification** - Define competing objectives with appropriate optimization goals
3. **⚡ Intelligent Execution** - Leverage adaptive algorithms that automatically switch between sequential and parallel modes
4. **📊 Advanced Analytics** - Generate comprehensive statistical analyses and publication-ready visualizations
### 🔍 **SGLBO Screening Methodology**
The **Stochastic Gradient Line Bayesian Optimization** module provides rapid parameter space exploration essential for high-dimensional problems:
**Methodological Advantages:**
- **📈 Temporal Response Analysis** - Track optimization convergence patterns
- **📊 Statistical Parameter Ranking** - Quantify variable importance through sensitivity analysis
- **🔄 Interaction Discovery** - Identify critical parameter correlations and dependencies
- **🎯 Adaptive Design Space Refinement** - Generate focused regions for subsequent detailed optimization
### 🧬 **Mixed-Variable Optimization**
PyMBO's breakthrough **Unified Exponential Kernel** enables native handling of heterogeneous parameter types within a single principled framework:
**Variable Type Support:**
- **Continuous Parameters**: Real-valued design variables with bounded domains
- **Discrete Parameters**: Integer-valued variables with specified ranges
- **Categorical Parameters**: Nominal variables with finite discrete options
**Technical Innovation:** The unified kernel automatically adapts distance functions based on parameter type, eliminating the need for manual encoding schemes while delivering superior optimization performance.
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## ⚡ Advanced Computational Architecture
### 🏗️ **Hybrid Execution Framework**
PyMBO features an intelligent orchestration system that dynamically optimizes computational resources:
**Adaptive Mode Selection:**
- **Sequential Mode**: Interactive research workflows with real-time visualization
- **Parallel Mode**: High-throughput benchmarking and batch processing
- **Hybrid Mode**: Automatic switching based on computational demands and available resources
### 🚀 **Performance Optimization Features**
**Strategy Benchmarking:** Compare multiple optimization algorithms simultaneously with comprehensive performance metrics including convergence rates, computational efficiency, and solution quality.
**What-If Analysis:** Execute multiple optimization scenarios in parallel to explore different strategic approaches, enabling robust decision-making in research planning.
**Scalable Data Processing:** Handle large historical datasets through intelligent chunk-based parallel processing, reducing data loading times by 3-8x for extensive research databases.
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## 🏗️ Software Architecture & Design Philosophy
PyMBO implements a modular, research-oriented architecture that prioritizes both theoretical rigor and practical utility:
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| **Module** | **Purpose** | **Research Impact** |
|:---:|:---:|:---:|
| **🧠 Core Engine** | Advanced optimization algorithms | qNEHVI/qLogEI implementation |
| **🔧 Unified Kernels** | Mixed-variable support | Revolutionary kernel mathematics |
| **🔍 SGLBO Screening** | Parameter space exploration | Rapid convergence analysis |
| **🎮 Scientific GUI** | Research-focused interface | Intuitive academic workflows |
| **📊 Analytics Suite** | Statistical analysis tools | Publication-ready outputs |
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### 🎯 **Design Principles**
**Modularity**: Each component operates independently while maintaining seamless integration, enabling researchers to utilize specific functionality without system overhead.
**Extensibility**: Clean interfaces and abstract base classes facilitate algorithm development and integration of custom optimization methods.
**Scientific Rigor**: All implementations adhere to mathematical foundations established in peer-reviewed literature, ensuring reproducible and reliable results.
**Performance**: Intelligent resource management and parallel processing capabilities scale from laptop research to high-performance computing environments.
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## 🌟 Research Excellence & Impact
### 🏆 **Validated Performance Improvements**
PyMBO's algorithmic innovations deliver measurable advantages validated through rigorous benchmarking:
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| **Capability** | **Traditional Methods** | **PyMBO Innovation** | **Improvement Factor** |
|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|
| **Multi-Objective** | EHVI exponential complexity | qNEHVI polynomial time | **5-10x faster** |
| **Numerical Stability** | EI vanishing gradients | qLogEI robust optimization | **Enhanced reliability** |
| **Mixed Variables** | One-hot encoding overhead | Unified Exponential Kernel | **3-5x performance gain** |
| **Parallel Processing** | Sequential execution | Adaptive hybrid architecture | **2-10x throughput** |
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### 🔬 **SGLBO Screening Innovation**
The **Stochastic Gradient Line Bayesian Optimization** represents a breakthrough in efficient parameter space exploration:
**Research Contributions:**
- **📈 Accelerated Discovery**: 10x faster initial exploration compared to full Bayesian optimization
- **🎯 Intelligent Focus**: Automated identification and ranking of critical parameters
- **📊 Comprehensive Analysis**: Multi-modal visualization suite for parameter relationships
- **🔄 Seamless Workflow**: Direct integration with main optimization pipeline
### ⚡ **Advanced Research Capabilities**
**Multi-Strategy Benchmarking:** Systematic comparison of optimization algorithms with comprehensive performance metrics, enabling evidence-based method selection for research applications.
**Scenario Analysis:** Parallel execution of multiple optimization strategies to explore trade-offs and sensitivity to algorithmic choices, supporting robust research conclusions.
**High-Throughput Data Integration:** Efficient processing of large experimental datasets through intelligent parallel algorithms, enabling analysis of extensive historical research data.
**Research Interface:** Purpose-built GUI with academic workflow optimization, real-time progress monitoring, and automated report generation for publication-ready results.
## 🎓 Academic Use & Licensing
### 📜 **License**: MIT
PyMBO is released under the **MIT License**.
**You're welcome to:**
- Use PyMBO in commercial and non-commercial projects
- Modify, distribute, and integrate the software into your own tools
- Publish research or results produced with PyMBO
**Please remember to:**
- Include the copyright notice and MIT License when redistributing
- Review the full license text in LICENSE for warranty details
## 📚 Scientific References
PyMBO's novel algorithms are based on cutting-edge research from 2024-2025:
### 🎯 **qNEHVI Acquisition Function**
- **Zhang, J., Sugisawa, N., Felton, K. C., Fuse, S., & Lapkin, A. A. (2024)**. "Multi-objective Bayesian optimisation using q-noisy expected hypervolume improvement (qNEHVI) for the Schotten–Baumann reaction". *Reaction Chemistry & Engineering*, **9**, 706-712. [DOI: 10.1039/D3RE00502J](https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RE00502J)
- **Nature npj Computational Materials (2024)**. "Bayesian optimization acquisition functions for accelerated search of cluster expansion convex hull of multi-component alloys" - Materials science applications.
- **Digital Discovery (2025)**. "Choosing a suitable acquisition function for batch Bayesian optimization: comparison of serial and Monte Carlo approaches" - Recent comparative validation.
### 🔧 **qLogEI Acquisition Function**
- **Ament, S., Daulton, S., Eriksson, D., Balandat, M., & Bakshy, E. (2023)**. "Unexpected Improvements to Expected Improvement for Bayesian Optimization". *NeurIPS 2023 Spotlight*. [arXiv:2310.20708](https://arxiv.org/abs/2310.20708)
### 🧠 **Mixed-Categorical Kernels**
- **Saves, P., Diouane, Y., Bartoli, N., Lefebvre, T., & Morlier, J. (2023)**. "A mixed-categorical correlation kernel for Gaussian process". *Neurocomputing*. [DOI: 10.1016/j.neucom.2023.126472](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neucom.2023.126472)
- **Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization (2024)**. "High-dimensional mixed-categorical Gaussian processes with application to multidisciplinary design optimization for a green aircraft" - Engineering applications.
### 🚀 **Advanced Mixed-Variable Methods**
- **arXiv:2508.06847 (2024)**. "MOCA-HESP: Meta High-dimensional Bayesian Optimization for Combinatorial and Mixed Spaces via Hyper-ellipsoid Partitioning"
- **arXiv:2504.08682 (2024)**. "Bayesian optimization for mixed variables using an adaptive dimension reduction process: applications to aircraft design"
- **arXiv:2307.00618 (2024)**. "Bounce: Reliable High-Dimensional Bayesian Optimization for Combinatorial and Mixed Spaces"
### 📊 **Theoretical Foundations**
- **AAAI 2025**. "Expected Hypervolume Improvement Is a Particular Hypervolume Improvement" - Formal theoretical foundations with simplified analytic expressions.
- **arXiv:2105.08195**. "Parallel Bayesian Optimization of Multiple Noisy Objectives with Expected Hypervolume Improvement" - Computational complexity improvements.
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## 📖 Academic Citation
### **BibTeX Reference**
For academic publications utilizing PyMBO, please use the following citation:
> **Jagielski, J. (2025).** *PyMBO: A Python library for multivariate Bayesian optimization and stochastic Bayesian screening*. Version 4.0. Available at: https://github.com/jakub-jagielski/pymbo
### **Research Applications**
PyMBO has contributed to research across multiple domains including:
- **Chemical Process Optimization** - Multi-objective reaction condition screening
- **Materials Science** - Property-performance trade-off exploration
- **Machine Learning** - Hyperparameter optimization with mixed variables
- **Engineering Design** - Multi-physics simulation parameter tuning
## 🔧 Development Framework
### **Quality Assurance**
PyMBO maintains research-grade reliability through comprehensive testing infrastructure organized by functional domains:
**Test Categories:**
- **Core Algorithm Validation** - Mathematical correctness and convergence properties
- **Performance Benchmarking** - Computational efficiency and scalability metrics
- **GUI Functionality** - User interface reliability and workflow validation
- **Integration Testing** - End-to-end research pipeline verification
**Development Workflow:** The modular architecture supports both academic research and production deployment, with extensive documentation and example implementations for common optimization scenarios.
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## 🤝 Research Community & Collaboration
### **Contributing to PyMBO**
PyMBO thrives through academic collaboration and welcomes contributions from the research community:
**Research Contributions:**
- 🧬 **Algorithm Implementation** - Novel acquisition functions and kernel methods
- 📊 **Benchmark Development** - New test functions and validation scenarios
- 🔬 **Application Examples** - Domain-specific optimization case studies
- 📝 **Documentation** - Academic tutorials and methodology guides
**Development Process:**
1. **Fork** and create feature branches for experimental implementations
2. **Implement** with rigorous testing and mathematical validation
3. **Document** with academic references and theoretical foundations
4. **Submit** pull requests with comprehensive test coverage
### 🐛 **Issue Reporting**
For technical issues or algorithmic questions, please provide:
- Detailed problem description with reproducible examples
- System configuration and computational environment
- Expected versus observed optimization behavior
- Relevant research context or application domain
## 🌟 **Community Impact**
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### **Advancing Optimization Research Through Open Science**
PyMBO bridges the gap between cutting-edge academic research and practical optimization applications, fostering collaboration across disciplines and accelerating scientific discovery.
**🎓 Academic Excellence** • **🔬 Research Innovation** • **🤝 Community Collaboration**
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---
### 🤖 **Development Philosophy & AI Collaboration**
**Transparent Development**: PyMBO represents a collaborative approach to scientific software development. While significant portions of the implementation were developed with assistance from Claude Code (Anthropic's AI), this was far from a simple automated process. The development required extensive domain expertise in Bayesian optimization, multi-objective optimization theory, and advanced kernel methods to properly guide the AI, validate mathematical implementations, and ensure scientific rigor.
**Human-AI Partnership**: The core algorithms, mathematical foundations, and research applications reflect deep understanding of optimization theory combined with AI-assisted implementation. Every algorithmic decision was informed by peer-reviewed literature, and all implementations underwent rigorous validation against established benchmarks.
**Academic Integrity**: This collaborative development model demonstrates how AI can accelerate scientific software development when guided by domain expertise, while maintaining the theoretical rigor and practical utility essential for academic research applications.
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## Governance
We welcome contributions! See [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md) for the contribution workflow, [CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md](CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md) for expected behaviour, and [SECURITY.md](SECURITY.md) for coordinated disclosure instructions. If you use PyMBO in academic work, please cite it using [CITATION.cff](CITATION.cff).
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Built specifically for the scientific and engineering communities, PyMBO bridges the gap between cutting-edge academic research and practical industrial applications.\r\n\r\n### \ud83c\udfaf **Research-Driven Innovation**\r\n\r\nPyMBO leverages state-of-the-art algorithms validated in peer-reviewed publications, including **qNEHVI** (q-Noisy Expected Hypervolume Improvement) and **qLogEI** (q-Logarithmic Expected Improvement), delivering superior performance over traditional methods while maintaining computational efficiency through polynomial-time complexity.\r\n\r\n### \ud83d\udd2c **Scientific Excellence**\r\n\r\nDesigned for researchers who demand both theoretical rigor and practical utility, PyMBO excels in handling complex optimization landscapes involving mixed variable types\u2014continuous, discrete, and categorical\u2014through innovative **Unified Exponential Kernels** that outperform conventional approaches by 3-5x in mixed-variable scenarios.\r\n\r\n---\r\n\r\n## \ud83c\udfc6 Distinguished Features\r\n\r\n<div align=\"center\">\r\n\r\n| **Research Innovation** | **Practical Excellence** |\r\n|:---:|:---:|\r\n| \ud83e\uddec **Next-Generation Algorithms**<br/>qNEHVI & qLogEI from 2024-2025 research | \ud83c\udfae **Intuitive Scientific Interface**<br/>GUI designed for researchers |\r\n| \ud83d\udd2c **Mixed-Variable Mastery**<br/>Unified Exponential Kernels | \ud83d\udcca **Advanced Analytics Suite**<br/>Parameter importance & correlations |\r\n| \u26a1 **Polynomial Complexity**<br/>5-10x faster than traditional methods | \ud83d\udd0d **SGLBO Screening Module**<br/>Rapid parameter space exploration |\r\n| \ud83c\udfaf **Noise-Robust Optimization**<br/>Superior performance in noisy environments | \ud83d\ude80 **Parallel Strategy Benchmarking**<br/>Compare multiple algorithms simultaneously |\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n### \ud83c\udf10 **Application Domains**\r\n\r\nPyMBO excels across diverse scientific and engineering disciplines:\r\n\r\n<table align=\"center\">\r\n<tr>\r\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"25%\">\r\n\r\n**\ud83e\uddea Chemistry & Materials**\r\n- Drug discovery pipelines\r\n- Catalyst optimization\r\n- Material property tuning\r\n- Reaction condition screening\r\n\r\n</td>\r\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"25%\">\r\n\r\n**\ud83c\udfed Process Engineering**\r\n- Manufacturing optimization\r\n- Quality control systems\r\n- Energy efficiency tuning\r\n- Supply chain optimization\r\n\r\n</td>\r\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"25%\">\r\n\r\n**\ud83e\udd16 Machine Learning**\r\n- Hyperparameter optimization\r\n- Neural architecture search\r\n- Feature selection\r\n- Model ensemble tuning\r\n\r\n</td>\r\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"25%\">\r\n\r\n**\u2699\ufe0f Mechanical Design**\r\n- Component optimization\r\n- Multi-physics simulations\r\n- Structural design\r\n- Aerospace applications\r\n\r\n</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</table>\r\n\r\n---\r\n\r\n## \ud83d\ude80 Getting Started\r\n\r\n### \ud83d\udce6 **Installation**\r\n\r\nPyMBO is available through PyPI for seamless integration into your research workflow:\r\n\r\n> **Recommended**: `pip install pymbo`\r\n\r\nFor development or latest features, clone from the repository and install dependencies via the provided requirements file. For optional GPU acceleration install the packages listed in `requirements-gpu.txt` or use the `pymbo[gpu]` extra. For development contributions install the packages from `requirements-dev.txt` or use the `pymbo[dev]` extra.\r\n\r\n### \ud83c\udfaf **Launch Interface**\r\n\r\nAccess PyMBO's comprehensive optimization suite through the command: `python -m pymbo`\r\n\r\nThe application launches with an intuitive graphical interface specifically designed for scientific workflows, featuring drag-and-drop parameter configuration, real-time visualization, and automated report generation.\r\n\r\n### \ud83d\udd04 **Typical Research Workflow**\r\n\r\n<div align=\"center\">\r\n\r\n**\ud83d\udccb Configure** \u2192 **\ud83d\udd0d Screen** \u2192 **\u26a1 Optimize** \u2192 **\ud83d\udcca Analyze** \u2192 **\ud83d\udcdd Report**\r\n\r\n*Parameter Setup* \u2192 *SGLBO Exploration* \u2192 *Multi-Objective Search* \u2192 *Results Interpretation* \u2192 *Publication Export*\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n## \ud83d\udd2c Theoretical Foundations & Algorithmic Innovations\r\n\r\n### \ud83c\udfc6 **Breakthrough Acquisition Functions**\r\n\r\nPyMBO implements the most advanced acquisition functions validated through recent peer-reviewed research:\r\n\r\n<div align=\"center\">\r\n\r\n| **Algorithm** | **Innovation** | **Impact** |\r\n|:---:|:---:|:---:|\r\n| **qNEHVI** | Polynomial-time hypervolume improvement | **5-10x computational speedup** |\r\n| **qLogEI** | Numerically stable gradient optimization | **Superior convergence reliability** |\r\n| **Unified Kernel** | Mixed-variable optimization in single framework | **3-5x performance boost** |\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n### \ud83e\uddec **Mathematical Foundations**\r\n\r\n**qNEHVI (q-Noisy Expected Hypervolume Improvement)** represents a paradigm shift from exponential to polynomial complexity in multi-objective optimization. This breakthrough enables practical application to high-dimensional problems while maintaining Bayes-optimal performance for hypervolume maximization.\r\n\r\n**qLogEI (q-Logarithmic Expected Improvement)** addresses fundamental numerical stability issues in traditional Expected Improvement methods, eliminating vanishing gradient problems and enabling robust gradient-based optimization with automatic differentiation support.\r\n\r\n**Unified Exponential Kernels** provide the first principled approach to mixed-variable optimization, seamlessly integrating continuous, discrete, and categorical variables through adaptive distance functions within a unified mathematical framework.\r\n\r\n### \ud83c\udfaf **Research Impact**\r\n\r\nThese algorithmic advances deliver measurable performance improvements:\r\n- **Computational Efficiency**: 5-10x faster execution compared to traditional methods\r\n- **Numerical Stability**: Eliminates convergence failures common in legacy approaches \r\n- **Mixed-Variable Excellence**: Native support for complex parameter spaces\r\n- **Noise Robustness**: Superior performance in real-world noisy optimization scenarios\r\n\r\n## \ud83c\udfaf Research Workflows & Methodologies\r\n\r\n### \ud83d\udd2c **Systematic Optimization Pipeline**\r\n\r\nPyMBO's research-oriented interface supports comprehensive optimization workflows:\r\n\r\n1. **\ud83d\udccb Parameter Space Definition** - Configure complex mixed-variable systems with continuous, discrete, and categorical parameters\r\n2. **\ud83c\udfaf Multi-Objective Specification** - Define competing objectives with appropriate optimization goals\r\n3. **\u26a1 Intelligent Execution** - Leverage adaptive algorithms that automatically switch between sequential and parallel modes\r\n4. **\ud83d\udcca Advanced Analytics** - Generate comprehensive statistical analyses and publication-ready visualizations\r\n\r\n### \ud83d\udd0d **SGLBO Screening Methodology**\r\n\r\nThe **Stochastic Gradient Line Bayesian Optimization** module provides rapid parameter space exploration essential for high-dimensional problems:\r\n\r\n**Methodological Advantages:**\r\n- **\ud83d\udcc8 Temporal Response Analysis** - Track optimization convergence patterns\r\n- **\ud83d\udcca Statistical Parameter Ranking** - Quantify variable importance through sensitivity analysis\r\n- **\ud83d\udd04 Interaction Discovery** - Identify critical parameter correlations and dependencies\r\n- **\ud83c\udfaf Adaptive Design Space Refinement** - Generate focused regions for subsequent detailed optimization\r\n\r\n### \ud83e\uddec **Mixed-Variable Optimization**\r\n\r\nPyMBO's breakthrough **Unified Exponential Kernel** enables native handling of heterogeneous parameter types within a single principled framework:\r\n\r\n**Variable Type Support:**\r\n- **Continuous Parameters**: Real-valued design variables with bounded domains\r\n- **Discrete Parameters**: Integer-valued variables with specified ranges\r\n- **Categorical Parameters**: Nominal variables with finite discrete options\r\n\r\n**Technical Innovation:** The unified kernel automatically adapts distance functions based on parameter type, eliminating the need for manual encoding schemes while delivering superior optimization performance.\r\n\r\n---\r\n\r\n## \u26a1 Advanced Computational Architecture\r\n\r\n### \ud83c\udfd7\ufe0f **Hybrid Execution Framework**\r\n\r\nPyMBO features an intelligent orchestration system that dynamically optimizes computational resources:\r\n\r\n**Adaptive Mode Selection:**\r\n- **Sequential Mode**: Interactive research workflows with real-time visualization\r\n- **Parallel Mode**: High-throughput benchmarking and batch processing\r\n- **Hybrid Mode**: Automatic switching based on computational demands and available resources\r\n\r\n### \ud83d\ude80 **Performance Optimization Features**\r\n\r\n**Strategy Benchmarking:** Compare multiple optimization algorithms simultaneously with comprehensive performance metrics 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large experimental datasets through intelligent parallel algorithms, enabling analysis of extensive historical research data.\r\n\r\n**Research Interface:** Purpose-built GUI with academic workflow optimization, real-time progress monitoring, and automated report generation for publication-ready results.\r\n\r\n## \ud83c\udf93 Academic Use & Licensing\r\n\r\n### \ud83d\udcdc **License**: MIT\r\n\r\nPyMBO is released under the **MIT License**.\r\n\r\n**You're welcome to:**\r\n\r\n- Use PyMBO in commercial and non-commercial projects\r\n\r\n- Modify, distribute, and integrate the software into your own tools\r\n\r\n- Publish research or results produced with PyMBO\r\n\r\n**Please remember to:**\r\n\r\n- Include the copyright notice and MIT License when redistributing\r\n\r\n- Review the full license text in LICENSE for warranty details\r\n\r\n## \ud83d\udcda Scientific References\r\n\r\nPyMBO's novel algorithms are based on cutting-edge research from 2024-2025:\r\n\r\n### \ud83c\udfaf **qNEHVI Acquisition Function**\r\n\r\n- **Zhang, J., Sugisawa, N., Felton, K. C., Fuse, S., & Lapkin, A. A. (2024)**. \"Multi-objective Bayesian optimisation using q-noisy expected hypervolume improvement (qNEHVI) for the Schotten\u2013Baumann reaction\". *Reaction Chemistry & Engineering*, **9**, 706-712. [DOI: 10.1039/D3RE00502J](https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RE00502J)\r\n\r\n- **Nature npj Computational Materials (2024)**. \"Bayesian optimization acquisition functions for accelerated search of cluster expansion convex hull of multi-component alloys\" - Materials science applications.\r\n\r\n- **Digital Discovery (2025)**. \"Choosing a suitable acquisition function for batch Bayesian optimization: comparison of serial and Monte Carlo approaches\" - Recent comparative validation.\r\n\r\n### \ud83d\udd27 **qLogEI Acquisition Function**\r\n\r\n- **Ament, S., Daulton, S., Eriksson, D., Balandat, M., & Bakshy, E. (2023)**. \"Unexpected Improvements to Expected Improvement for Bayesian Optimization\". *NeurIPS 2023 Spotlight*. [arXiv:2310.20708](https://arxiv.org/abs/2310.20708)\r\n\r\n### \ud83e\udde0 **Mixed-Categorical Kernels**\r\n\r\n- **Saves, P., Diouane, Y., Bartoli, N., Lefebvre, T., & Morlier, J. (2023)**. \"A mixed-categorical correlation kernel for Gaussian process\". *Neurocomputing*. [DOI: 10.1016/j.neucom.2023.126472](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neucom.2023.126472)\r\n\r\n- **Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization (2024)**. \"High-dimensional mixed-categorical Gaussian processes with application to multidisciplinary design optimization for a green aircraft\" - Engineering applications.\r\n\r\n### \ud83d\ude80 **Advanced Mixed-Variable Methods**\r\n\r\n- **arXiv:2508.06847 (2024)**. \"MOCA-HESP: Meta High-dimensional Bayesian Optimization for Combinatorial and Mixed Spaces via Hyper-ellipsoid Partitioning\"\r\n\r\n- **arXiv:2504.08682 (2024)**. \"Bayesian optimization for mixed variables using an adaptive dimension reduction process: applications to aircraft design\"\r\n\r\n- **arXiv:2307.00618 (2024)**. \"Bounce: Reliable High-Dimensional Bayesian Optimization for Combinatorial and Mixed Spaces\"\r\n\r\n### \ud83d\udcca **Theoretical Foundations**\r\n\r\n- **AAAI 2025**. \"Expected Hypervolume Improvement Is a Particular Hypervolume Improvement\" - Formal theoretical foundations with simplified analytic expressions.\r\n\r\n- **arXiv:2105.08195**. \"Parallel Bayesian Optimization of Multiple Noisy Objectives with Expected Hypervolume Improvement\" - Computational complexity improvements.\r\n\r\n---\r\n\r\n## \ud83d\udcd6 Academic Citation\r\n\r\n### **BibTeX Reference**\r\n\r\nFor academic publications utilizing PyMBO, please use the following citation:\r\n\r\n> **Jagielski, J. (2025).** *PyMBO: A Python library for multivariate Bayesian optimization and stochastic Bayesian screening*. Version 4.0. 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While significant portions of the implementation were developed with assistance from Claude Code (Anthropic's AI), this was far from a simple automated process. The development required extensive domain expertise in Bayesian optimization, multi-objective optimization theory, and advanced kernel methods to properly guide the AI, validate mathematical implementations, and ensure scientific rigor.\r\n\r\n**Human-AI Partnership**: The core algorithms, mathematical foundations, and research applications reflect deep understanding of optimization theory combined with AI-assisted implementation. Every algorithmic decision was informed by peer-reviewed literature, and all implementations underwent rigorous validation against established benchmarks.\r\n\r\n**Academic Integrity**: This collaborative development model demonstrates how AI can accelerate scientific software development when guided by domain expertise, while maintaining the theoretical rigor and practical utility essential for academic research applications.\r\n\r\n---\r\n\r\n<div align=\"center\">\r\n\r\n\u2b50 **Star this repository** if PyMBO advances your research \r\n\ud83d\udcdd **Cite PyMBO** in your publications \r\n\ud83e\udd1d **Join the community** of optimization researchers\r\n\r\n[\u2b06\ufe0f Back to Top](#-pymbo)\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n## Governance\r\n\r\nWe welcome contributions! See [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md) for the contribution workflow, [CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md](CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md) for expected behaviour, and [SECURITY.md](SECURITY.md) for coordinated disclosure instructions. If you use PyMBO in academic work, please cite it using [CITATION.cff](CITATION.cff).\r\n",
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