**NOTE: The following text has been revised. The authority Charter Statement is here.**   Research Data Management in Engineering   Introduction Research in Engineering comprises a vast span of sub-disciplines including for example  chemical, civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering. Traditionally engineering disciplines belong to the applied sciences, which cooperate closely with industry and look to create commercial advantage from the research. Therefore open data and data sharing are rarely considered even when the research has been completed and the economic interests are secured....