Transforming the world through deep research
“At Microsoft Research Cambridge, our mission is to transform the world through deep research. We work across disciplines and in close collaboration with the broader Microsoft ecosystem to design technologies that are robust, trusted, and empower millions worldwide.
With AI unlocking new possibilities, I’m proud to be part of a team driven by curiosity and ambition to push the boundaries for the benefit of society.”
Aditya Nori, Lab Director, Microsoft Research Cambridge
Microsoft Research Cambridge is part of a global network of Research Labs, with whom we partner. Given our proximity, we partner particularly closely with MSR Africa, Nairobi.
Our Focus Areas
Future AI Infrastructure
Designing future hardware technologies for Microsoft’s Cloud and AI data centers, spanning storage, networking and compute, as well as other hardware that can be used in our cloud.
Machine Intelligence
Solving fundamental machine learning problems in critical domains of science, industry, and society, using an interdisciplinary approach that includes mathematical thinking, engineering excellence, and domain understanding.
People-Centric AI
Developing knowledge, model capabilities, and experiences, which enable human agency, creativity and skill, support human collaboration, and ensure equitable representation and participation.
Research Engineering
Enabling our research with world-class engineering that is driving a secure AI transformation
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Leadership

Rachel Howard
Director Business Management & Ops





