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Microsoft Research Cambridge

Transforming the world through deep research

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“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


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.

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.

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

Leadership

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Aditya Nori

Lab Director

Austin Donnelly

Austin Donnelly

Senior Principal Research Engineer Lead

Hitesh Ballani

Hitesh Ballani

Partner Research Manager

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Katja Hofmann

Partner Research Manager

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Rachel Howard

Director Business Management & Ops

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Siân Lindley

Senior Principal Research Manager

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Ted Meeds

Senior Principal Research Manager