Speaker: Guillaume Gaisné (Institut de Planétologie et d'Astrophysique de Grenoble)

Time: 11:00 - 13:00

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This seminar is organized in the context of the Master in Data Management and Curation and offers a valuable opportunity to explore the challenges and opportunities of large-scale scientific data management.

Abstract

The ESRF is the brightest source of X-rays in the world. This unique status attracts significant interest and opens up vast possibilities for research across many fields, but it also entails managing enormous volumes of data.

In 2015, the ESRF adopted a data policy aimed at improving data management and ensuring open data aligned with the FAIR principles. Since then, approximately 29 petabytes of data and around 1 billion files have been generated. Handling such a scale requires robust infrastructures, new tools, cultural change, and dedicated manpower to maximize scientific output in an automated way.

Implementing this policy involves technological choices, building systems around them, and engaging a wide range of stakeholders: developers, scientists, users, and the public. The FAIR journey is not only about connecting data globally but also about fostering collaboration, strengthening facilities, and making research shine brighter.

This presentation will highlight the decisions made and their implementation within the ESRF infrastructure, showcasing the ongoing path toward FAIR data.