Expert profile view
Expert profile view and expertise endorsement
When someone opens your public expert profile, they are evaluating whether you are relevant to their work. The profile page therefore needs to be readable, specific, and coherent. HORTUS also supports lightweight expertise endorsement: other researchers can endorse an expertise item by clicking the “+” button next to it where the interface exposes that control. This does not replace proper profile editing, but it strengthens the visibility of recognised skills.
| Expert profile CTA | What it does | Typical user reason |
|---|---|---|
| Message | Opens a direct conversation route to the profile owner. | Start collaboration without exposing personal email in an ad-hoc way. |
| Favourite / follow | Adds the profile to your saved list and may subscribe you to updates. | Keep important people visible across sessions. |
| Download CV | Downloads the attached CV where present. | Review formal academic background or experience. |
| Endorse expertise | Adds a lightweight endorsement to a visible expertise item. | Signal that an expertise area is recognised and relevant. |