Encounter and Merging of Mesh-based Methods and Meshless Methods in the Era of Machine Learning

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Shuo Zhang
Academy of Mathematics and Systems Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Peoples Rep of China
Haijun Yu
Academy of Mathematics and Systems Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Peoples Rep of China
Chensong Zhang
Academy of Mathematics and Systems Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Peoples Rep of China
 Introduction:  
  Computational science and engineering depend on numerical methods to solve complex PDEs and model real-world systems. Two dominant paradigms -- mesh-based methods (e.g., FEM, FDM, FVM) and meshless methods (e.g., RBF, MLS, MG) -- have long coexisted but faced complementary limitations. Mesh-based methods, while mathematically rigorous and tool-mature, struggle with high computational costs for complex geometries, adaptive refinement, and high-dimensional problems. Meshless methods, though geometrically flexible, suffer from dense matrix operations, weak error bounds, and poor scalability. Meanwhile, machine learning (ML) -- with its strengths in pattern learning, high-dimensional optimization, and surrogate modeling -- has revolutionized scientific computing. This symposium explores the convergence of these three fields, aiming to transcend traditional limitations and unlock hybrid frameworks that are robust, scalable, and versatile.