In this edition of "Meet your peers!", we will address a topic that is becoming increasingly important in today’s research landscape: the growing challenges to research integrity in the age of artificial intelligence and new publication practices. While artificial intelligence is transforming research processes, developments such as paper mills and predatory journals are threatening the credibility of scientific publishing. Dr Katrin Frisch will discuss these emerging challenges and explain how researchers can navigate them responsibly.

Key questions include:

• What are paper mills and how do they affect scientific publishing?
• How do predatory journals undermine re-search quality and credibility?
• What are the opportunities and risks of AI for research?
• Which research integrity guidelines are es-sential for researchers?
• How can researchers protect the integrity of their own work?

This session introduces the key principles of good research practice and highlights the common threats to research integrity.

Speaker

Dr. Katrin Frisch, Ombuds Committee for Research Integrity in Germany (OWID), Project Discussion Hubs to Foster Research Integrity, Focus: Research data and artificial intelligence

Dr Katrin Frisch’s research focuses on research integrity, and she contributes to practical guidelines that support the DFG Code of Conduct 'Guidelines for Safeguarding Good Research Practice'. She previously worked also as a research integrity advisor at OWID. Since January 2026, she has been co-chair of the AI working group of the European Network of Research Integrity Offices (ENRIO).

About "Meet your peers!"

"Meet your Peers" is the perfect opportunity to be inspired, gain new perspectives and strengthen your network within the Graduate School. Whether it is about scientific content or dealing with the challenges of interdisciplinary teams – here you will find inspiration, expertise and practical insights.

An exciting impulse awaits you in every appointment:

• either from technical experts who provide practical tips for your research or
• of peers who offer valuable suggestions for "daily doing" in interdisciplinary collaboration

Everyone is welcome – just come and join us!

The event is held online:
https://tu-darmstadt.zoom-x.de/j/69663137514?pwd=aKwiTaFt6uisacc9sCDjF8F6PsxZUe.1

 Meeting ID: 696 6313 7514, Access code: 480222