I am a passionate computer engineering student at New York University with strong interests in AI and clinical applications of large language models, especially in the healthcare domain. I enjoy blending technical expertise with creative practice, as evidenced by my freelance art and branding projects. With hands-on experience in benchmarking AI models, dataset construction, and creating evaluation frameworks, I aim to leverage my skills in both software development and artistic design to contribute innovative solutions and creative outputs in technology-driven environments.

Leen Kharouf

I am a passionate computer engineering student at New York University with strong interests in AI and clinical applications of large language models, especially in the healthcare domain. I enjoy blending technical expertise with creative practice, as evidenced by my freelance art and branding projects. With hands-on experience in benchmarking AI models, dataset construction, and creating evaluation frameworks, I aim to leverage my skills in both software development and artistic design to contribute innovative solutions and creative outputs in technology-driven environments.

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I am a passionate computer engineering student at New York University with strong interests in AI and clinical applications of large language models, especially in the healthcare domain. I enjoy blending technical expertise with creative practice, as evidenced by my freelance art and branding projects.

With hands-on experience in benchmarking AI models, dataset construction, and creating evaluation frameworks, I aim to leverage my skills in both software development and artistic design to contribute innovative solutions and creative outputs in technology-driven environments.

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Language

English
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
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Work Experience

Postgraduate Trainee – Clinical AI Lab at Center for AI and Robotics (CAIR), NYU Abu Dhabi
July 31, 2025 - August 4, 2025
Benchmarked and evaluated large language models such as Falcon, Gemini, and GPT for Arabic telemedicine in high-performance computing environments. Conducted error analysis and cross-architecture comparisons. Contributed to dataset creation, multilingual formatting, and preparation for shared tasks. Collaborated on academic publications and literature reviews with a cross-disciplinary team.
Research Assistant – Clinical AI Lab at New York University Abu Dhabi
May 31, 2025 - August 4, 2025
Built benchmark datasets for Arabic healthcare natural language processing tasks ensuring linguistic and cultural accuracy. Supported fine-tuning and evaluation of large language models for medical question answering and clinical note generation. Designed evaluation frameworks focusing on bias, safety, and real-world applicability.
Freelance Artist and Creator at Personal Creative Practice
October 1, 2021 - Present
Created personalized artworks tailored to client requirements including branding and marketing materials. Utilized tools such as Adobe Photoshop and Figma. Managed full project lifecycle from client interaction, conceptualization, through to final execution.
Equipment Center Assistantship at New York University Abu Dhabi
May 31, 2023 - August 4, 2025
Managed equipment check-in/out, maintenance, and inventory for diverse technical devices. Supported training sessions, assisting students and faculty in effective use of specialized tools and resources.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering at New York University
August 1, 2021 - May 31, 2025
Attended NYU Tandon School of Engineering at New York University
August 1, 2023 - May 31, 2024
Master of Business Administration (MBA) at NYU Stern Abu Dhabi
January 11, 2030 - August 4, 2025

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Industry Experience

Education, Healthcare, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services

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