About Ci2 DataLab

An applied lab for software and data-driven projects.

Established in 2024 within Ci2 at the Polytechnic Institute of Tomar, Ci2 DataLab supports BSc and MSc students in developing software and data-driven solutions for institutional, regional, and research contexts.

What is Ci2 DataLab?

Ci2 DataLab is an applied laboratory where students develop software and data science projects under supervision.

The lab focuses on identifying concrete needs and developing practical solutions using software engineering and data science, in contexts ranging from institutional systems to research prototypes.

Connection to research

Some projects are linked to funded R&D activities. In these cases, the lab contributes through the development of prototypes that support the validation and demonstration of research outcomes.

Current examples include MERmaid and MERGE App.

Where projects come from

BSc final projects

Undergraduate project work

MSc theses

Postgraduate dissertations and applied projects

Course unit projects

Project-based work within BSc and MSc courses

Funded R&D

Research and innovation activities

Institutional needs

Applied development for organisational contexts

The space

Room i178

Ci2 DataLab provides a dedicated collaborative space (room i178), equipped with plug-and-play workstations, large shared displays, whiteboards, and other resources to support project development, teamwork, and brainstorming.

Room i178 at the Polytechnic Institute of Tomar

Workstations

Plug-and-play workstations with external displays and peripherals for project development and testing.

Collaboration

Shared space supporting interaction and exchange between student projects.

Supervision

Scheduled meetings with supervisors for progress monitoring and technical guidance.

Part of Ci2

Ci2 DataLab is integrated within Ci2 – Smart Cities Research Center at the Polytechnic Institute of Tomar, contributing to its research activities through the development of software prototypes and experimental systems.

Typical outputs

Web applications Mobile applications APIs and backend services Data processing pipelines Machine learning prototypes Computer vision applications Dashboards and visualisation Microservice-based systems Institutional and research tools

Contact

Get in touch

José Casimiro Pereira

Assistant Professor · Researcher

casimiro@ipt.pt

Renato Panda

Assistant Professor · Researcher

renato.panda@ipt.pt