Why tour H-index isn't your career
You've published solid research. But if only other academics know it exists, you're leaving opportunity on the table. Here's what's shifted: Funders, industry partners, and collaborators now evaluate you on visibility + credibility, not just citations. They search for your name. They check your LinkedIn. They ask: "Who actually engages with this researcher's ideas?" and "Can they clearly present their research to a non-academic audience?" What do you think happens when they cannot find your work? They move on. Here is what I recommend you do - it'll take 20 minutes of your time. Pick one piece of your research (a finding, a framework, a data point) and explain it in terms of real impact. Not "We modeled CO2 capture kinetics." Say: "We found that this approach cuts deployment costs by 30%, which changes the unit economics of [specific technology]." Share it. Engage thoughtfully on 5-10 similar posts in your field this week. That's not self-promotion. That's translating your work into currency that moves markets. Your next partnership, grant, or speaking invitation is often waiting for you to do exactly this.