Artificial Intelligence & Robotics

AI & Robotics Institute

Pushing innovation, grounded in human impact
We’re combining foundation models with the latest robotic hardware to drive high-speed, AI-guided experiments to help shorten the research cycle from idea to result.
Directors of AI & Robotics Institute

Professor Chris Holmes

“As engineers and scientists, we thrive on challenging problems, powerful computing resources, access to vast datasets and the chance to collaborate with domain experts. While many places engage in meaningful AI work, few meet all these criteria - EIT does.”
Click to play video of AI & Robotics Institute: Director Professor Chris Holmes and VP of AI Research Dr Danilo Rezende
Interdiciplinary power

Creating impact, together

We collaborate across disciplines and borders, building tools, systems and programs that harness the immense powers of rigorous minds and data technology to create a better future. This connectivity between stakeholders and sectors supercharges outcomes.

We empower those driven by curiosity, creativity and courage to face huge issues, including climate change, food security and global health. We give them the resources and freedom to work at pace and scale to make real-world, long-term impact that changes people’s lives. This is shared progress, powered by shared purpose.

We are building a world-class AI team across seven synergistic pillars:

AI Research

Boundary-pushing research in HealthFM, Causal AI, Privacy-Preserving AI, Simulation and Generative AI—anchored by our 20-student annual PhD cohorts with Oxford’s Centre for Doctoral Training.

ML Applied

End-to-end AI solutions addressing pressing challenges across EIT’s programs, brining impactful solutions into the real-world.

Data Engineering

Robust data engineering foundations and a one-of-a-kind central data hub—core to driving our ML impact and a key differentiator for EIT.

Infrastructure

Scalable infrastructure and tools for fast-paced ML research and development.

AI Talent & Engagement

Rapidly scaling a high-performing team while staying true to our culture.

AI Operations

Driving operational excellence through deep collaboration and domain expertise.

Robotics Research

Research led development behind autonomous labs and intelligent systems working in synergy with AI Research and ML Applied to drive scientific and real-world impact.

team

We are bringing together experts in foundational research and applied innovation

Co-Director of the AI & Robotics Institute

Professor Chris Holmes

Co-Director of the AI & Robotics Insitute

Professor Cecilia Lindgren

VP of AI Operations

Nicole Hunger-Nguyen

VP of Applied Machine Learning

Dr Matej Macak

VP of Data Engineering

Annie Mallon

VP of AI Research

Dr Danilo Jimenez Rezende

VP of Talent & Engagement

Sarah Watzek

Join our team

We’re gathering the greatest minds.

EIT is growing rapidly and we are recruiting at pace. Thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment, learning and growing every day alongside experts in science and technology.