Title: A comparison of the operational models of publicly funded open access nano research infrastructures

Authors: Susan M. Anson; Jürgen Mohr; Christian Kübel

Addresses: Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Karlsruhe Nano Micro Facility (KNMFi), Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany ' Formerly of the Institute of Microstructure Technology, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany ' Research Group Electron Microscopy and Spectroscopy, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Institute of Nanotechnology and Karlsruhe Nano Micro Facility, Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany

Abstract: This study provides an empirical overview of nano fabrication and characterisation research infrastructures (NFCRIs), and uses this to gain an insight into the similarities and differences in the modes of operation. This will provide a context for future comparative studies of NFCRIs and will highlight parameters which are currently most frequently recorded by the NFCRIs and which may be suitable for evaluation as key performance indicators (KPIs). This study also aims to provide a reference document providing funding bodies and host organisations (universities and research centres) an overview of models employed for the operation of NFCRIS.

Keywords: benchmarking; clean room; international; nanolabs; nano research facilities; nano research infrastructures; nanotechnology; open access; operational models; public funding; research management; technological expertise; technology management; characterisation; nanofabrication.

DOI: 10.1504/IJTM.2022.125976

International Journal of Technology Management, 2022 Vol.90 No.3/4, pp.267 - 285

Accepted: 15 Dec 2021
Published online: 05 Oct 2022 *

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