Andrew D Wilson

Dr. Andrew D. Wilson is a Partner Researcher at Microsoft Research, specializing in innovative research within the field of Human-Computer Interaction. He has made significant contributions to the development of depth cameras, signal processing, and display technologies, having led the early commercialization efforts for Microsoft Kinect. Dr. Wilson's research delves deeply into mixed reality, multimodal systems, and generative AI technologies, aiming to create novel interaction modalities. His work has been widely applied in academic and practical contexts, including the creation of interactive projection mapping tools and augmented reality experiences. He has received numerous international accolades, such as the UIST Lasting Impact Award and ACM CHI Academy honors, showcasing his profound influence in the academic community.

• 2010–Present·Microsoft Research·Partner Researcher
  • Led initial development and commercialization of depth camera technologies, focusing on mixed reality and multimodal systems research.
  • Contributed to the development of interactive projection tools, including the RoomAlive Toolkit and IllumiRoom.

• 1990–1994·Cornell University·Bachelor’s Degree
  • Specific field of study not mentioned.
• 1994–2000·MIT Media Laboratory·Ph.D.
  • Research focused on Human-Computer Interaction and signal processing technologies.