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Stéphanie Ruphy is a Professor of philosophy of science at the Université de Lyon, France. Previously, she held academic positions at Grenoble Alpes University (2012-2017) and Université Aix-Marseille (2004-2012). She is affiliated with the Department of Philosophy and serves as President of the Société de philosophie des sciences (since 2014).
Education
- Degree in aeronautical engineering from École nationale supérieure d'ingénieurs de constructions aéronautiques (ENSICA), Toulouse (1992)
- M.A. in astrophysics from Université Paris VI Pierre et Marie Curie (1993)
- M.A. in philosophy from University of Nanterre (1996)
- Ph.D. in astrophysics from Paris Observatory/Université Paris VI
- Ph.D. in philosophy (with distinction) from Columbia University (2004)
Research Interests
Stéphanie Ruphy specializes in the history and philosophy of physics, epistemology, and astrophysics. Her work bridges general philosophy of science with societal issues like science, values, and democracy. She has extensively explored scientific pluralism, notably in her monograph Scientific Pluralism Reconsidered (Pittsburgh University Press, 2016). Current research focuses on the epistemological foundations of democratizing science governance through projects like ANR-funded "democrasci".
Scientific Awards & Fellowships
- Membership in the European Academy of Sciences (Eurasc) (2017)
- Young Researcher in the Humanities Forum Award (2007)
- Visiting Research Fellowship, University of Pittsburgh (2006)
- Strober Fellowship, Columbia University (2003)
- Faculty Fellowship, Columbia University (1998-2003)
- CNRS Fellowship for engineers (1993-1996)
Academic Service
She was elected to the Steering Committee of the European Philosophy of Science Association (EPSA) for 2012/13 and serves as President of the Société de philosophie des sciences (SPS) since 2014. Her work has attracted significant grant funding, including the "democrasci" project.
