What question did this study set out to answer?

The aim is to guide young scientists in creating and managing their digital identities effectively.

March 26, 2026Open Access

Building Your Digital Identity as a Scientist

Key Points

The aim is to guide young scientists in creating and managing their digital identities effectively.
Workshop discussing online profiles for visibility
Examination of publication metrics
In-depth look at ResearchGate functionalities
Presentation of ORCID iD and its importance
Identified key online platforms for researchers
Outlined the significance of metrics in visibility
Discussed common pitfalls in digital identity management

Abstract

How do I make myself, my field of research and my final results visible on the Internet? In addition to maintaining their list of publications, young researchers should also consider questions about their own online presence. In this workshop, we will look together at which online profiles are worthwhile for you, where you are already automatically visible via your publications and what significance metrics play in this. What possibilities and pitfalls are there and what about ResearchGate? The ORCID iD (Open Research Contributor iD) will also be a topic, with which you can ensure your own unique identification in the research and publication process. Slides from the workshop on 18 March 2026 as part of the series "Collect, Write, Publish – A Toolbox" at TU Hamburg.The workshop series is organised by the Graduate Academy and the University Library of TU Hamburg.

Building Your Digital Identity as a Scientist

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