Workshop on Research Data Management (RDM)

The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology offers an in-person workshop for doctoral students from Eucor universities, providing guidance on managing research data from project planning to archiving and reuse. The workshop includes specific introductions to the research infrastructures "Kadi4Mat Platform," "Chemotion Electronic Lab Notebook," and "Karlsruhe Nano-Micro Facility," with hands-on training on their use.

28./29. January 2025  1,5 day in person training at KIT (Campus South)
•  Introduction to Research Data Management (RDM) application Kadi4Mat (details below):

  1. Getting to Know the Kadi4Mat Platform
  2. Hands-on Practice
  3. Data Publication and Sharing


•  Introduction on Chemotion Electronic Lab Notebook for Chemistry

  1. The Chemotion system allows the transfer of data into a repository for research data including the generation of DOIs as persistent identifier.


•  Introduction on Karlsruhe Nano-Micro Facility and its methods

  1. Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)
  2. Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM)
  3. Direct Laser Writing (DLW)
  4. 3D Printing (3DP)

The Workshop on Research Data Management (RDM) for Kadi4Mat is designed to help researchers, particularly in materials science, manage their research data efficiently and sustainably. Kadi4Mat is a specialized data management system developed for materials research, facilitating the handling of experimental and simulation data.

Workshop Objectives:

1.  Introduction to Research Data Management (RDM):

    •  Basics and importance of RDM in scientific research.

    •  Legal and ethical aspects, such as data security and privacy.

    •  Best practices for long-term data preservation and reproducibility in research.

Workshop Agenda:

1.  Getting to Know the Kadi4Mat Platform:

    •  Overview of Kadi4Mat’s functionality and its advantages for materials science research.

    •  Data structures and metadata management within Kadi4Mat.

    •  Key features of the platform, such as integration of experimental data, simulation results, and visualization of material structures.

2. Hands-on Practice:

    •  Step-by-step introduction to data entry and management on the Kadi4Mat platform.

    •  Practical exercises in uploading and organizing data.

    •  Q&A with experts and developers of the platform to discuss specific use cases.

3. Data Publication and Sharing:

    •  How to make research data publicly accessible through Kadi4Mat.

    •  Support in creating Data Management Plans (DMPs) for grant applications.

    •  Tips on making data FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable).

Target Audience:

    •  Researchers in materials science, engineering, and related disciplines.

    •  Project managers and IT staff involved in data management for research projects.

    •  Scientific staff and PhD students looking to improve their data organization and publication practices.

 Benefits of the Workshop:

    •  Efficient and Sustainable Data Management: Participants will learn best practices in RDM, ensuring that their research data is preserved and accessible over the long term.

    •  Optimized Workflows: Using Kadi4Mat helps streamline data management, enhancing efficiency in both research and data publication.

    •  Networking Opportunities: The workshop offers a chance to exchange ideas with other researchers and experts in RDM and materials science.

In summary, this workshop is ideal for anyone looking to deepen their knowledge of research data management and fully utilize the Kadi4Mat platform for organizing and publishing research data.

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