Asif Husain is a Research & Data Analytics Specialist with 9 years of experience in research, impact evaluation, survey management, and evidence-based policy analysis. He holds a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Sociology, with specialization in Research Methodology, Data Collection & Analysis, Development Studies, Rural & Urban Sociology, Industrial Sociology, Political Sociology, Gender Studies, and Social Demography.

Since joining BRIEF in 2017, Asif has been contributing to multidisciplinary research and consulting assignments for government institutions, international development organizations, and corporate clients. His expertise encompasses the complete research and data management lifecycle, including survey planning, data validation, cleaning, transformation, quality assurance, secondary research, statistical analysis, and the development of insightful reports and visualizations.

Over the years, he has contributed to 35+ research and impact evaluation projects across Trade & Industry Facilitation, Agriculture & Rural Livelihoods, Public Policy & Governance, Healthcare & Sanitation, Infrastructure & Transport, Skilling & Employment, and Gender & Social Inclusion. His project portfolio includes notable assignments such as the National Time Release Study (NTRS), Cost of Regulation (CoR), and National Level Monitoring (NLM), alongside numerous large-scale studies supporting policy evaluation and programme implementation.

Asif has a strong ability to transform complex datasets into meaningful insights through rigorous research methodologies and analytical approaches. His work focuses on identifying trends, patterns, and data inconsistencies while producing reliable evidence that supports strategic planning, programme monitoring, and informed decision-making.

In addition to his analytical expertise, Asif possesses extensive experience in field supervision and survey operations, ensuring methodological rigor, high-quality data collection, and seamless execution of multi-state research assignments. By integrating quantitative analysis with a strong foundation in social research, he contributes to generating actionable insights that enhance programme effectiveness and support development outcomes.