André Barriguinha
Principal Investigator
Associated Institution: Universidade NOVA de Lisboa
André Barriguinha is an Invited Assistant Professor at NOVA Information Management School (NOVA IMS), Universidade Nova de Lisboa, where he contributes to teaching and academic development in the areas of geospatial data science, urban analytics, and smart cities. He is also a researcher and Coordinator at NOVA Cidade – Urban Analytics Lab, a research laboratory dedicated to advancing urban and territorial intelligence through data-driven approaches. In addition, he is an Integrated Member and Resident Researcher at the MagIC Information Management Research Center, where he is involved in interdisciplinary research projects focused on geoinformatics, spatial data analysis, and decision-support systems.
He holds a PhD in Information Management, with a specialization in Geo-informatics, and a Master’s degree in Science and Geographic Information Systems, both from NOVA IMS. He originally graduated in Agricultural Engineering from the University of Évora, where he actively participated in several research projects within the Department of Rural Engineering, developing a strong foundation in applied environmental and territorial systems.
Alongside his academic career, he has built extensive professional experience as a manager and consultant across multiple sectors. His work has focused on applied research and the development of innovative solutions in information management, geographic information systems (GIS), robotics, agronomic consultancy, rural appraisal, and precision farming. This combination of academic and industry experience has allowed him to bridge theory and practice, particularly in the application of geospatial technologies to real-world challenges in urban, environmental, and agricultural contexts.
His research interests include geospatial data science, spatial analysis and modelling, urban analytics, smart and sustainable cities, and the integration of big data and user-generated content into territorial intelligence systems. He has been actively involved in interdisciplinary and collaborative projects, contributing to the advancement of data-driven approaches for understanding and managing complex urban and environmental systems.
He is an Effective Member of the College of Agronomic Engineering of the Portuguese Order of Engineers (South Region), reflecting his professional recognition and commitment to engineering practice. He is also a founding member of OSGEOPT – the Portuguese Open Software Association for Geographic Information Systems, promoting the use and development of open-source geospatial technologies and fostering collaboration between academia, industry, and the wider community.