Philippe Ginsparg

Philippe Ginsparg is a physicist and computer scientist best known for creating arXiv, an influential online repository for scientific papers, particularly in physics and related fields. Launched in 1991, arXiv allows researchers to share preprints—early versions of research work—free of charge, facilitating rapid dissemination and collaboration. Ginsparg’s work revolutionized academic sharing, promoting open access and accelerating scientific progress. His contributions have had a lasting impact on how scientists communicate findings and have influenced open-access initiatives across disciplines.