Research profiles have two main purposes. The first is to showcase your work and the second is that profiles are a great way for building your research network and in turn creating new research collaborators.
There are many tools available to help you display your research profile online. Each tool would have its own strengths. For instance some tools share publications, some provide citation data and create profiles for users based on their published work.
DBS encourage faculty to create some of the following research profiles listed below.
Google Scholar profiles can be set up to showcase publications and citations publicly.
ResearchGate is a researcher community where researchers can ask questions, follow topics and other researchers, and share publications.
Academia.edu is similar to ResearchGate in that it connects scholars around topics and allows for adding papers and full text publications. While setting up a profile on these platforms is easy, the coverage on Academia.edu may not be as comprehensive as Google Scholar.
Linkedin: This platform is not tailored for academics or researchers, but allows users to showcase their publications, research outputs, skills, and experiences. It can be useful for gaining exposure in industry, business, and government sectors. Adding content like publications and presentations can boost visibility and help connect with broader communities.