Question 1

What is Expert Finder?

Accepted Answer

Expert Finder is an AI-powered tool that helps you discover leading researchers and domain experts worldwide. Simply upload your research document (paper, proposal, or manuscript), and our AI analyzes it to find the most relevant experts based on their expertise, publications, and research focus.

Question 2

How does Expert Finder work?

Accepted Answer

Upload a PDF document or enter a query text describing your research or project. Our AI automatically analyzes the content to understand your research domain, methods, and specific needs. It then searches across academic databases and our expert network to identify researchers with matching expertise, providing comprehensive profiles with contact information.

Question 3

Who should use Expert Finder?

Accepted Answer

Expert Finder is perfect for journal editors seeking peer reviewers, researchers looking for collaborators, grant reviewers finding domain experts, conference organizers identifying speakers or reviewers, and anyone needing to connect with subject matter experts in specific research areas.

Question 4

Do I need to upload a document?

Accepted Answer

No, uploading a reference document is not required. You can also add a query text to describe your research or specific requirements.

Question 5

What search criteria can I customize?

Accepted Answer

You can filter results by geographic focus (Global, North America, Europe, Asia), expertise level (Early Career, Mid-Career, Senior Researchers, All Levels), maximum number of results (5-20 experts), and add custom query text to specify additional requirements or preferences.

Question 6

What file format should I upload?

Accepted Answer

Expert Finder accepts PDF documents only. This can be a research paper, grant proposal, manuscript, project description, or any document that describes your research area. The AI extracts relevant keywords, methods, and topics from your document.

Question 7

What information do I get about each expert?

Accepted Answer

For each recommended expert, you receive their name, title, institutional affiliation, areas of expertise, email contact, and a detailed explanation of why they're recommended for your research. Results are available both as an interactive web view and downloadable PDF/CSV reports.

Question 8

Can I download the results?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Once your search completes, you can download a comprehensive PDF report with all expert profiles and recommendations, plus a CSV file with contact information for easy import into your email or CRM system.

Question 9

Is my uploaded document kept private?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. All uploaded documents are encrypted in transit and at rest. Your research documents are processed securely and are not shared with third parties. We comply with strict data privacy standards to protect your intellectual property.

Question 10

Can I use this for confidential research projects?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Expert Finder is designed to handle confidential materials safely. We use encrypted storage, access controls, and secure processing pipelines. Your document is only used to generate expert recommendations and is not exposed to the recommended experts or other users.

Question 11

Will the experts be notified that I'm searching for them?

Accepted Answer

No. Expert Finder is a discovery tool only. Experts are not notified when they appear in search results. You maintain full control over when and how you reach out to experts. We provide their contact information, but all communication is initiated by you.

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