Microsoft Research Asia is founded in Beijing as Microsoft’s fundamental research facility in the Asia Pacific region and expands rapidly. By attracting the best talent from Asia and across the globe, Microsoft Research Asia has grown into a world-class research laboratory with more than 230 researchers and developers and more than 250 visiting scientists and students. Today, the lab conducts basic research in natural user interfaces, next-generation multimedia, data-intensive computing, search and online advertising, and computer science fundamentals.
Research Areas
 Research at the Beijing lab focuses on the following areas. |
- Natural User Interface
- Next Generation Multimedia
- Data Intensive Computing
- Search and Online Ads
- Computer Science Fundamentals
Working at Microsoft Research Asia
Tetsuya Sakai — I joined Microsoft Research Asia for many reasons, but two stand out: the fun of being able to collaborate on a global level and the overwhelming presence of Microsoft Research at research venues, such as international conferences. Read more...
From the Director
“At Microsoft Research Asia, our researchers and engineers push the boundaries of innovation, use their imaginations to turn ideas into reality, and help build the lab into a world leading research institution.” Read more...
— Hsiao-Wuen Hon, Managing Director of Microsoft Research Asia
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Engkoo Pinyin Redefines Chinese Input |
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Nurturing a Generation of Research Talent |
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TechFest ’13: Technology Gets Smarter |
- eScience Workshop 2013
13–15 October 2013 - Crossing the Chasm and onto Main Street
17 June 2013 - Japan CORE Project Workshop 2013
23 May 2013
Careers at Microsoft Research
We are always looking for exceptional researchers, post-docs, and interns. For more information about a career at Microsoft Research Asia, see:
- Microsoft Research Meets Hollywood
Next at Microsoft ·13 May 2013 - Beyond the Smartwatch: How Invisible Machines Will Shape Microsoft's Future
The Verge ·24 April 2013 - Taking the Pain out of Debugging with Live Programming
Computerworld ·15 April 2013 - Machine Learning Needs Human Helping Hand
ZDNet ·3 April 2013 - TechFest Gives Glimpse of Microsoft’s Future
The Seattle Times ·6 March 2013
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Microsoft Research Asia
Building 2, No. 5 Dan Ling Street, Haidian District
Beijing, P.R. China, 100080
Tel: (86-10) 5917-8888
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