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Andi Shehu, PhD - Applied AI systems for research infrastructure at NYU | Consultant

Andi Shehu is a physicist and applied AI systems builder at NYU, focused on document intelligence, research infrastructure, and human-AI workflows.

Current work spans research mapping, evidence-grounded retrieval, AI training systems, digital humanities exploration, and computer vision for public health.

Work includes Research Data Scientist at Microsoft, applied AI work at DeepIntent, and Principal AI Scientist & Founder at Byteflows.

Research groups looking to work with Andi Shehu on an AI platform, workflow, or discovery system can reach out directly.

Contact

as5547@nyu.edu | LinkedIn | X

Portrait of Andi Shehu

Selected projects

NYU and consulting projects by Andi Shehu.

Abstract workshop planning board representing the NYU GenAI Workshops and Training Engine

Human-AI workflows

Training system / workshops

NYU GenAI Workshops / Training Engine

Hands-on workshops helping faculty and staff use generative AI tools for research, teaching, and workflow automation. Connects AI capability to day-to-day institutional use.

Abstract clinical evidence translation interface representing an AI-assisted substance use care proof of concept

Clinical evidence translation tool

Substance use care / T3-T4 pilot

AI-Assisted Clinical Evidence Translation for Substance Use Care

Curated AI-assisted clinical support prototype focused on substance use, overdose prevention, harm reduction, and culturally responsive communication. Designed as a T3/T4 translational research pilot to help frontline clinicians access trustworthy, non-stigmatizing, evidence-grounded guidance in real-world care settings.

Research team

Luther Elliott, NYU School of Global Public Health - Associate Research Scientist
Andi Shehu (Applied AI Specialist)

Abstract campaign and audience workflow representing agentic digital marketing

Agentic digital marketing

Campaign workflows / audience routing

Agentic Digital Marketing

Agentic digital marketing workflows for turning public content, events, and audience intent into updated discovery experiences, campaign pages, and conversion paths. Designed for outreach, audience routing, and lightweight content automation across public-facing digital experiences.

Abstract detection overlay representing the Retail Shelf Computer Vision project

Public health

Detection overlay / private preview

Retail Shelf Computer Vision

Multimodal system detecting and classifying tobacco products from retail shelf images for policy and public health analysis. Applies computer vision to a policy-relevant public health problem.

Strategy and advisory

Executive communication, institutional analysis, and applied AI strategy work.

Abstract executive presentation layout representing an institutional GenAI strategy deck

Executive strategy

Institutional AI support / peer landscape

Institutional GenAI Strategy Deck

Executive deck synthesizing researcher needs, peer platform choices, and recommended next steps for institutional AI support. Developed in an NYU context, but representative of broader higher-ed AI strategy and advisory work.

Community

Event and community work in New York.

Roundtable session from DataBarOnTheRun in NYC

Community

NYC events

DataBarOnTheRun

DataBarOnTheRun was a New York series I ran for people working across data, analytics, AI, startups, and business. Some nights were more social and some were closer to roundtables, but the format stayed small so people could talk for more than five minutes.

For research collaborations, platform design, or applied AI consulting, get in touch.