Expertise Mapping

Webmapping of FGSE expertise

To build a first mapping, enter a search term representing a large field of expertise...


The expertise mapping is a simple and efficient tool that allows the search, exploration and discovery of the main scientific competences present in FGSE, whatever the status of the researchers. It allows to visualize in a dynamic way the links between the researchers of the Faculty and their research fields or specialties as well as the production of each one.

To discover the tool

Start entering a search term, select the appropriate one from the drop-down menu and click on 'Search':

  • The graph then displays the expertise in the form of squares. The graph then displays the experts as squares. The number of researchers is mentioned.
  • Add another search term to see how the results combine.
  • Add other terms as needed.
  • To expand the search to other concepts related by the multiple skills of the researchers, click on the green 'Expand' button. The system displays the result on the screen in a few seconds.
  • To go further and interact with the mapping

    By clicking on a node, additional information is displayed in the 'Information' tab to the right of the window. People or words can be removed from the graph individually to make it easier to read or better identify/view certain themes. Selecting a term displays all the associated themes and people. By clicking on the name of the persons, one accesses their complete individual record in Unisciences which can specify other data (teaching, publications, research projects, link to personal site, etc.)

    Tips for visualisation

    To facilitate visualization, the search terms are classified according to the number of results returned. The groups are also given different shades of colour depending on the number of search terms connected. The darker the shade, the more search terms a group is connected to.

    Advanced features

    Change the limit of results

    The maximum number of searchers found for a given term is determined by the 'limit' value which is set to 10 by default. Raising this limit will increase the possible number of connections between different experts. Keep in mind that a too high limit will produce a very dense mapping, therefore not very readable.

    Current search terms

    • This panel displays a list of the search terms currently on the graph. Search for something to begin.

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    link
    group
    2 links
    3 links
    >=4 links

    This panel displays information about individual search terms and groups. Click on a group to display its information.