About us
Microsoft Research Asia (MSR Asia), established in 1998, is Microsoft’s research arm in the Asia-Pacific region, with research labs and personnel located in Beijing, Shanghai, Vancouver, Tokyo, Singapore, Hong Kong and Seoul. The lab conducts basic and applied research in areas central to Microsoft’s long-term strategy and computing vision, including computing fundamentals, intelligent interactions, multi-modal perception and communication, AI and society, and AI for industry and science. Over the years, the lab has constantly birthed innovative technologies, creating significant scientific and social impact within Microsoft and around the world.
As part of Microsoft Research’s global network, MSR Asia embraces a global perspective and employs diverse talents from around the world, harmoniously blending the finest innovative cultures from both the East and the West. At MSR Asia, researchers are free to explore and pursue their interests in an open and collaborative environment. This culture has not only driven the creation of groundbreaking technologies but has also established the lab as a natural partner for both academia and industry in the Asia-Pacific region.
By embracing interdisciplinary and cross-boundary research, MSR Asia aspires to create breakthrough technologies with significant impact to define the new paradigm of computing for the coming decades and shape the future of AI and humanity for the better.
Leadership
Managing Director
Deputy Managing Director
Assistant Managing Director
Assistant Managing Director
Contact us
Beijing lab
Address: T2, No. 5 Danling Street, Haidian District, Beijing, P.R.China (opens in new tab)
Postal code: 100080
Phone: 010-59178888
Address: International AI Tower, No. 701 Yunjin Rd., Xuhui District, Shanghai, P.R.China (opens in new tab)
Postal code: 200232
Phone: 021-61886618
Address: 725 Granville St, Vancouver, BC, Canada (opens in new tab)
Postal code: V7Y 1G5
Tokyo lab
Address: Shinagawa Grand Central Tower, 2-16-3, Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan (opens in new tab)
Postal code: 108-0075