Peeyush Kumar is a senior research scientist at Microsoft Research, working in the field of systems & AI. He specializes in bridging traditional and modern knowledge to develop social technologies that foster a world of harmony, prosperity, and equity.
Background
Peeyush Kumar is a senior research scientist at Microsoft Research. His research is categorized into two tracks: a) Building Artificial Intelligence supported social technologies for equitable and resilient communities, b) Using large AI models to bridge people, process, and technology in the context of industrial systems – especially Food and Energy systems. His core research builds on a background in large language models (LLMs), reinforcement learning (RL), community psychology, community economics, cultural liberation, operations research (OR), and stochastic processes.
Miscellany
Peeyush's research philosophy emphasizes the integration of people, processes, and technology in a regenerative and reproducible way. His work is fueled by a passion for creating a better world – resilient, equitable communities & economies. As a researcher, he continually learns about global and local challenges, framing research questions, developing solutions, and crafting technologies that empower individuals and communities.