Several computational models have been introduced in recent years to
yield comprehensive insights into microstructural evolution analyses. However, the
identification of the correct input parameters to a simulation that corresponds to a
certain experimental result is a major challenge on this length scale. To complement
simulation results with experimental data (and vice versa) is not trivial since, e.g.,
simulation model parameters might lack a physical understanding or uncertainties
in the experimental data are neglected. Computational costs are another challenge
mesoscale models always have to face, so comprehensive parameter studies can be
costly. In this paper, we introduce a surrogate model to circumvent continuum
dislocation dynamics simulation by a data-driven linkage between well-defined input
parameters and output data and vice versa. We present meaningful results for a
forward surrogate formulation that predicts simulation output based on the input
parameter space, as well as for the inverse approach that derives the input parameter
space based on simulation as well as experimental output quantities. This enables, e.g.,
a direct derivation of the input parameter space of a continuum dislocation dynamics
simulation based on experimentally provided stress-strain data.