Google Scholar Profiles are an easy way to showcase your research online. Your profile serves as your personal academic webpage, displaying your publications, citation counts, and metrics like the h-index and i10-index.
Having a public profile helps others discover your work, boosts your visibility, and can lead to new collaborations and more citations.
Sign in or create an account
Go to the Google Scholar profile page and sign in with your personal Gmail account. Using a personal account ensures continued access even if you change institutions. Your email address will not be publicly visible.
Tip: Before you start, make sure you are logged out of any institutional Google account. If needed, open a different browser or an incognito/private window.
Complete your profile details
Add your name, Eastern Michigan University as your affiliation, and your research interests. Important: Enter your @emich.edu address in “Email for verification.” Google will send a message to verify your EMU affiliation so your profile appears in Scholar results with institutional verification.
Confirm your publications
Review the list of suggested articles and select only the works that are yours. Use search to add missing items.
Choose how to handle updates
Decide whether Google Scholar should add items automatically or email you updates to review before they appear. We recommend reviewing updates before adding.
Make it public
Set your profile to Public so it appears when people search your name.
Want to learn more? See the Google Scholar Profiles page.
Keeping your Google Scholar profile up to date helps make sure it accurately represents your research and continues to connect you with others in your field. With a few simple habits, you can keep your profile looking professional and useful.
Add a profile photo, short biography, and contact details to make your page more personal. Once your profile is complete, share it by adding the link to your email signature, personal website, or social media accounts.
Check your publication list regularly to keep it current.
**If you see one of your papers listed under someone else’s profile, Google Scholar suggests reaching out to that researcher directly.**
You can decide how Google Scholar updates your publication list. Go to Menu and select Configure updates to choose whether updates are added automatically or reviewed before posting.
Keep an eye on your citation metrics, including your total citations, h-index, and i10-index. Regular check-ins can help you track your research impact and see how your work measures up within your discipline.