Find My Research Twin

Find Researchers Who Share Your Interests

Research is more impactful when you connect with others in your field. Whether you're looking for potential collaborators, seeking reviewers for your work, or simply curious about who else is exploring similar topics, Find My Research Twin helps you discover researchers who publish in the same areas as you.

Powered by OpenAlex, an open-access catalog of scholarly works, this free tool uses your research topic profile to find other researchers working in the same areas.

How the Matching Works

Your Research Topics

OpenAlex automatically assigns topics to researchers based on their publication history. Each topic represents a specific research area, and your profile includes a list of topics ranked by how much of your work falls into each area.

Finding Your Research Twins

We search for other researchers who publish in the same topics as you. The algorithm starts with all your topics and progressively broadens the search until it finds enough matching researchers. This ensures you get relevant matches even if you work in a niche area.

Ranking by Impact

Results are ranked by h-index, a widely-used metric that measures both productivity and citation impact. This helps surface influential researchers in your field who might be valuable connections.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this tool free to use?

Yes! Find My Research Twin is completely free. No account or email required.

Where does the data come from?

We use OpenAlex, an open catalog of the world's scholarly papers, researchers, and institutions. OpenAlex indexes over 250 million works from sources including Crossref, PubMed, ORCID, and institutional repositories.

What if I can't find myself?

Try searching with different variations of your name. OpenAlex may have your publications listed under a slightly different name format. If you have an ORCID, ensuring it's linked to your publications can help improve your OpenAlex profile.

What does the h-index mean?

The h-index is a metric that attempts to measure both the productivity and citation impact of a researcher. An h-index of N means the researcher has N papers with at least N citations each. For example, an h-index of 30 means 30 papers with at least 30 citations each.