Smart Cities Research Center

The Smart Cities Research Center (Ci2) conducts applied research and develops advanced technological solutions to improve quality of life and promote sustainable resource management for a better future.

Ci2 transforms the future with
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Sustainability

Knowledge

Technology

Ongoing R&D Projects

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Latest News

June 29, 2024

First Alumni IPT Meeting Features Lecture on AI and Emotions by Ci2 Researcher

June 26, 2024

Renato Panda Participates in i2A Web Cycle on AI and Human Health

June 4, 2024

Lecture on "Open Source and Embedded Industrial Systems" by Eng. António Oliveira

Latest Publications

Journal article

Improved Low-Complexity, Pilot-Based Channel Estimation for Large Intelligent Surface Systems

Applied Sciences

Ali Gashtasbi ,

Mário Marques da Silva ,

Rui Dinis

2025

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Scopus

Journal article

Modelling of iron concentration changes in tap water after sampling

Ecological Engineering and Environmental Technology

Yevgen Zbykovskyy ,

Oksana Turchanina ,

Iryna Shvets ,

Henrique Pinho ,

Ihor Shvets ,

Viacheslav Kaulin

2025

DOI

Scopus

Journal article

Stellar Occultation Observations of (38628) Huya and Its Satellite: A Detailed Look into the System

Planetary Science Journal

F.L. Rommel ,

E. Fernández-Valenzuela ,

B.C.N. Proudfoot ,

J.L. Ortiz ,

B.E. Morgado ,

B. Sicardy ,

N. Morales ,

F. Braga-Ribas ,

J. Desmars ,

R. Vieira-Martins ,

B.J. Holler ,

Y. Kilic ,

W. Grundy ,

J.L. Rizos ,

J.I.B. Camargo ,

G. Benedetti-Rossi ,

A.R. Gomes-Júnior ,

M. Assafin ,

P. Santos-Sanz ,

M. Kretlow ,

M. Vara-Lubiano ,

R. Leiva ,

D.A. Ragozzine ,

R. Duffard ,

H. Kučáková ,

K. Hornoch ,

V. Nikitin ,

T. Santana-Ros ,

O. Canales-Moreno ,

D. Lafuente-Aznar ,

S. Calavia-Belloc ,

C. Perelló ,

A. Selva ,

F. Organero ,

L.A. Hernandez ,

I. De La Cueva ,

M. Yuste-Moreno ,

E. García-Navarro ,

J.E. Donate-Lucas ,

L. Izquierdo-Carrión ,

R. Iglesias-Marzoa ,

E. Lacruz ,

Rui Gonçalves ,

B. Staels ,

R. Goossens ,

A. Henden ,

G. Walker ,

J.A. Reyes ,

S. Pastor ,

S. Kaspi ,

M. Skrutskie ,

A.J. Verbiscer ,

P. Martinez ,

P. André ,

J.L. Maestre ,

F.J. Aceituno ,

P. Bacci ,

M. Maestripieri ,

M.D. Grazia ,

A.J. Castro-Tirado ,

I. Pérez-Garcia ,

E.J. Fernández García ,

E. Fernández ,

S. Messner ,

G. Scarfi ,

H. Mikuž ,

J. Prat ,

P. Martorell ,

D. Nardiello ,

V. Nascimbeni ,

R. Sfair ,

P.B. Siqueira ,

V. Lattari ,

L. Liberato ,

T.F.L.L. Pinheiro ,

T. de Santana ,

Carlos Pereira ,

M.A. Alava-Amat ,

F. Ciabattari ,

H. González-Rodriguez ,

C. Schnabel

2025

DOI

Scopus

Journal article

Exploring the Application of a Co-Creation Model in Archaeological Tourism: Two Case Studies Developed Under TURARQ’s Project Within the Frame of Link Me Up - 1000 Ideas Project

Revista Portuguesa de Estudos Regionais

Sara Garcês ,

Hugo Gomes ,

Marco Martins ,

Anícia Rebelo Trindade ,

Cristina Costa ,

António Manso ,

Célio Gonçalo Marques

2025

DOI

Scopus

Journal article

Dynamic Viscosity and Specific Heat Capacity of Near Eutectic Gallium–Indium–Tin Alloy

International Journal of Thermophysics

M.H. Buschmann ,

S. Feja ,

R. Künanz ,

C. Hanzelmann ,

R. Mondragón ,

L. Hernández ,

Maria José V. Lourenço ,

F. A. Monteiro Santos ,

Valentim Nunes ,

M. Alves ,

Carlos A. Nieto de Castro

2025

DOI

Scopus

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Smart Cities Research Center

Ci2 transforms the future with Innovation Sustainability Knowledge Technology

Ongoing R&D Projects

Publications

Latest News

First Alumni IPT Meeting Features Lecture on AI and Emotions by Ci2 Researcher

Renato Panda Participates in i2A Web Cycle on AI and Human Health

Lecture on "Open Source and Embedded Industrial Systems" by Eng. António Oliveira

Latest Publications

Improved Low-Complexity, Pilot-Based Channel Estimation for Large Intelligent Surface Systems

Applied Sciences

Modelling of iron concentration changes in tap water after sampling

Ecological Engineering and Environmental Technology

Stellar Occultation Observations of (38628) Huya and Its Satellite: A Detailed Look into the System

Planetary Science Journal

Exploring the Application of a Co-Creation Model in Archaeological Tourism: Two Case Studies Developed Under TURARQ’s Project Within the Frame of Link Me Up - 1000 Ideas Project

Revista Portuguesa de Estudos Regionais

Dynamic Viscosity and Specific Heat Capacity of Near Eutectic Gallium–Indium–Tin Alloy

International Journal of Thermophysics

Ci2 transforms the future with
Innovation

Sustainability

Knowledge

Technology