Sumários
7 - Research Seminar
17 Março 2026, 14:00 • Mário Romão
Invited Professors: Jorge Caiado and André Castro
This session explores how Machine Learning and Deep Learning techniques can be applied to real business challenges, drawing on selected case studies and successful Master’s Final Work (MFW) projects developed in the field of Data Analytics for Business. Through practical examples, participants will see how data-driven approaches can support decision-making and generate meaningful value for organizations.
One of the central topics of the session is Time Series Forecasting, focusing on the comparison between statistical methods, machine learning approaches, and deep learning models. The session will also present recent developments in neural networks—biologically inspired models that have driven many of the major advances in artificial intelligence over the past two decades, including the emergence of large language models. Particular attention will be given to Kolmogorov–Arnold Networks, which introduce learnable activation functions.
The session also aims to help students identify potential research directions for their Master’s Final Work. By discussing concrete applications and methodological approaches, participants will gain inspiration and guidance on how to transform relevant business questions into impactful data analytics projects.
6 - Research Seminar
10 Março 2026, 14:00 • Mário Romão
(by Prof Carlos Costa)
"Unlock the Power of Data: Transforming Ideas into impact"
This session explores Data Science methodologies through examples and successful Master’s Final Work (MFW) projects, demonstrating how innovative approaches can transform ideas into impactful solutions. By highlighting the potential of these methods, and the guidance behind them, students will gain a clear vision of how to shape their own research journey.
5 - Research Seminar #1
3 Março 2026, 14:00 • Flávio Costa Romão
Action Research as a Method for Applied Research
Automation vs Augmentation
Data Democratization
3 - Developing a Research Proposal
10 Fevereiro 2026, 14:00 • Flávio Costa Romão
From Research Design to Research Proposal Construction
- Linking literature to research design
- Research Methods
- Data collection & analysis
- Research Proposal structure