The Epistemic Engineering Platform is a pioneering initiative led by historians, philosophers, and sociologists of science to rethink the tools and models of academic research and publishing. By drawing on insights from science studies, it explores avant-garde approaches to scholarly communication, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to shape the future of knowledge production in an open source framework.

A Vision Driven by Research and Innovation

Since its inception in 2018, we have sought to challenge traditional academic publishing by integrating open peer review, AI-enhanced research tools, and collaborative publishing models. We are looking to foster a transparent and dynamic scholarly ecosystem, where research is more accessible, interactive, and responsive to contemporary challenges.

Supported by Major Funding and Institutional Partnerships

The platform has received over $1 million in grants since 2019, supporting its mission to develop groundbreaking publishing tools. Thanks to new funding from UM6P Polytech, starting in January 2025 the platform is now undergoing a major redevelopment phase, with the support of a dedicated team of developers from the 1337 school.

A Major Relaunch in 2025

With this new momentum, EEP is preparing for a full relaunch in the summer of 2025. This new version will integrate:

  • THE FUTURE OF SCIENCE NETWORK – A next-generation hub for innovation in academic publishing such as open review and AI-powered journals.
  • LEGACY – A tool for exploring classical texts using AI-driven analysis and network visualization collaborating with an expert network.
  • THESIS CENTER – A research and dissertation management platform designed to streamline academic writing and referencing.

🚀 Be part of the future of research. Explore, Publish, Engage.
The new platform launches in summer 2025. Stay tuned.

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    The Future of Science Network (FOSN) is proud to announce its new partnership with the Journal of Metanoia Studies, an interdisciplinary open-access publication led by Alexis Artaud de la Ferrière. Founded to explore the transformative dimensions of knowledge, culture, and the human mind, the Journal of Metanoia Studies embodies the same spirit of innovation and

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  • 🚀 The FOSN 2027 Call for Papers Is Live!

    We are thrilled to announce that the Call for Papers for the 2027 Biannual Conference on Innovation in Academic Publishing is officially LIVE! Organized by the Future of Science Network (FOSN), in collaboration with Aix-Marseille Université, the Institute for Advanced Studies (UM6P), the University of Chicago, Columbia University (CCCT), and Sciences Po Aix, this event

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  • The LEGACY AI Library is live !

    This is the official launch of the LEGACY AI Library, a next-generation platform dedicated to the exploration and analysis of classic texts using cutting-edge tools in AI and data visualization ! Born from years of development in epistemic engineering and open knowledge, LEGACY emerges from the evolution of the PEERS project and is now a

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  • The LEGACY landing page is live

    We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the LEGACY landing page, a new digital home for the exploration of foundational texts and intellectual traditions, powered by the latest tools in semantic analysis and graph-based navigation. LEGACY is one of three flagship platforms developed by the Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS) at UM6P. While the FUTURE

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  • New Partnership: INRIA Almanach Teams partners with the LEGACY Project

    We are thrilled to announce a new institutional partnership that marks a major milestone for the LEGACY platform: INRIA (the French National Institute for Research in Digital Science and Technology) Almanach Team is joining the project! This partnership will support the development of LEGACY’s HRT tools, especially those related to transcription of classical texts. INRIA

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  • Meet the LEGACY expert network

    The LEGACY project thrives through collaborations with distinguished scholars and archives worldwide, focusing on classical authors. These experts contribute by brainstorming innovative tools, validating existing ones, and providing insights into available versions and translations of texts. Here are some of the esteemed members of our expert network:​ Kate Cooper – University of London – Specialist

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  • Meet the Team

    The Epistemic Engineering Platform (EEP) is driven by a diverse group of scholars and innovators dedicated to transforming academic research and publishing. The project is directed by a scientific council composed of representatives for each partner : Raphaël Liogier – Aix-Marseille University Raphaël Liogier is a Professor at Sciences Po Aix, part of Aix-Marseille University.

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  • The Roadmap to Summer 2025: The Relaunch of Three Cutting-Edge Platforms for Academic Publishing

    The Epistemic Engineering Platform is on the path to a major relaunch in Summer 2025, bringing forth three distinct platforms designed to revolutionize academic publishing and research. With support from UM6P Polytech, a dedicated development team from 1337 School, and a three-year budget to explore innovative academic tools, we are preparing to make a bold

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  • Our story

    The Epistemic Engineering Platform has been at the forefront of reimagining academic publishing and research tools since its inception. What started as an open-source, non-profit initiative by historians, philosophers, and sociologists of science has evolved into a complex ecosystem of innovative scholarly tools, open peer-review journals, and AI-driven publishing solutions. Here’s a look at how

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