Dhruv Mehrotra

Dhruv Mehrotra, Research Assistant Dhruv holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from NMIMS, Mumbai. His core competencies lie in research, communication, and leveraging AI tools for analytical insights. With a keen interest in trade dynamics, import/export systems, supply chains, trade policies, and economics, he focuses on exploring global trade trends and technological integration in […]

Sagnik Samadder

Sagnik Samadder -Senior Research Associate Sagnik brings with him five years of rich experience, underpinned by a deep understanding of trade and development consultations. A student at the Symbiosis School of Economics, he possesses a strong interest in drafting policy briefs, research articles, and analytical reports. His professional journey also includes valuable experience working in […]

Shahana MS

Shahana MS – Research Assistant Shahana holds a Master’s degree in Applied Economics from the Centre for Development Studies (Jawaharlal Nehru University). With a specialization in econometrics, statistics, and data analysis, she has developed a robust skill set that enables her to analyze complex economic data. She has studied and conducted research on Indian business […]

Rishabh Sachdeva

Rishabh Sachdeva – Research Assistant Rishabh Sachdeva holds a Master’s degree in Diplomacy, Law, and Business from the Jindal School of International Affairs and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Delhi. His research interests span soft power and public diplomacy, climate diplomacy, international trade, and education. In addition to his academic pursuits, […]

Simran Javaid

Simran Javaid, Research Assistant Simran is a Research Assistant at BRIEF. As an English (Hons.) Graduate from Jamia Millia Islamia, she has endeavoured to foster gender-inclusive development initiatives. Her tenure at BRIEF has been marked by contributions to a World Bank project focusing on enhancing gender inclusivity within the Delhi SNB RRTS (Rapid Railway Transit […]

Mahak Ayaz

Mahak Ayaz (Research Assistant) Mahak is a Research Assistant at BRIEF, specializing in data management, desk research, report writing and communication. With an academic foundation in English Literature from The University of Kashmir, her background includes internships with organizations such as Amnesty International and ActionAid. Mahak’s dedication to research extends beyond her professional roles. As […]

Asif Husain

Asif Husain, Data Analyst Asif, a Data Analyst with a Graduate Degree in Arts and six years of experience, specializes in market research and surveys across domains such as agriculture, health, industry, roads and transport, social sector and gender assessment. His expertise includes data analysis, validation, cleaning and comprehensive data management. Asif also excels in […]

Lata Kumari

Lata Kumari, Research Analyst Lata is a Research Analyst at BRIEF, bringing over 8 years of dedicated experience in the field of research and data collection. Holding a degree in Commerce from the University of Delhi and a postgraduate degree from IGNOU, she has augmented her academic foundation with practical skills in Python, Tableau and […]

Syed Saquib

Syed Saquib, Research Executive Saquib, a researcher with over a decade of experience, excels in large-scale surveys, data management and analysis.  As a skilled data analyst, Saquib extracts meaningful insights from raw data using statistical methods and analytical techniques. His expertise enables organizations to make informed decisions, identify trends and gain a competitive edge. He […]

Pratik Dake

Pratik Dake, Deputy Manager At BRIEF, Pratik plays a pivotal role in designing surveys and leading data acquisition across sector-agnostic themes and regions. With a substantial portfolio of national and international projects, his expertise spans the development of technical and commercial proposals, as well as end-to-end project management. His experience includes industrial research—covering climate-related risks, […]