Microsoft Research Emeritus Program

The Microsoft Research Emeritus title honors these researchers for their lasting and notable contributions with regards to expanding the state of the art, rapidly fielding innovations, and contributing deeply to the vibrancy and future of our organization and the world.

Meet our Microsoft Research Emeriti


Researcher Emeritus: P. Anandan

P. Anandan | 2020

Researcher Emeritus: Gordon Bell

Gordon Bell | 2020

Researcher Emeritus: Andrew Blake

Andrew Blake | 2020

Researcher Emeritus: Roger Needham

Roger Needham | 2020

Researcher Emeritus: Rick Rashid

Rick Rashid | 2020

Portrait of Harry Shum

Harry Shum | 2021

Researcher Emeritus: Burton Smith

Burton Smith | 2020