team Archives - BRIEF https://www.briefindia.com/tag/team/ Empowering Growth Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:09:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.3 https://www.briefindia.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/cropped-Brief-India-32x32.png team Archives - BRIEF https://www.briefindia.com/tag/team/ 32 32 Shahnawaz Qadri https://www.briefindia.com/shahnawaz-qadri/ Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:38:09 +0000 https://www.briefindia.com/?p=6437 Project Manager An academic with more than 13 years of experience in research, policy analysis and teaching. Proven expertise in qualitative research, data synthesis, and policy analysis, with a focus on Sustainable Development and Environment; Humanitarian aid politics; Women Empowerment, Geopolitical Risk Assessment; and foreign relations. Dr. Qadri has taught international relations at various colleges […]

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Project Manager

An academic with more than 13 years of experience in research, policy analysis and teaching. Proven expertise in qualitative research, data synthesis, and policy analysis, with a focus on Sustainable Development and Environment; Humanitarian aid politics; Women Empowerment, Geopolitical Risk Assessment; and foreign relations. Dr. Qadri has taught international relations at various colleges and Universities.

Research & Policy interests: Dr. Qadri’s research interests include Environmental Governance, Planning and strategies; Women engagement; Aid Assistance & Collective Action. Technical experience in Qualitative and Quantitative Data Analysis & Data interpretation. He has expertise in Project Coordination, Communication & Management, Report Writing, Synopsis/Proposals.


Publications: Qadri has published research papers, books and book chapters in various National and International publishers on various themes. His UN’s Sustainable Development Goals: Planning strategies for equitable financing and world sustainability-(Springer-Nature); Humanitarian Aid: Global Aid politics and Assistance (World Research Journal-An International Journal); Disaster Risk Governance-A study of Kashmir Floods 2014 (South Asia Journal) Constitutionalism in India: A comparative analytical study of social issues within constitutional mechanism.

International Issues: India’s Geo-strategic policy in Afghanistan: Aid and reconstruction; Central Asian and Regional Development, The New Great Game: power, politics and Oil (World Focus)

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]]> Manya Kakkar https://www.briefindia.com/manya-kakkar/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:03:18 +0000 https://www.briefindia.com/?p=6419 Research Assistant Manya Kakkar is a trade and policy researcher with a focus on how infrastructure, agreements, and global corridors shape India’s economic relationships. Holding a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree from the University of Delhi, she brings a grounding in finance, economics, and statistical analysis to her work. At BRIEF, her work cuts across […]

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Research Assistant

Manya Kakkar is a trade and policy researcher with a focus on how infrastructure, agreements, and global corridors shape India’s economic relationships. Holding a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree from the University of Delhi, she brings a grounding in finance, economics, and statistical analysis to her work.

At BRIEF, her work cuts across port dynamics, customs efficiency, and emerging trade architectures, bringing an analytical perspective to India’s evolving role in global supply chains and international trade policy.

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]]> Krishangi Kathotia https://www.briefindia.com/krishangi-kathotia/ Fri, 28 Nov 2025 19:04:31 +0000 https://www.briefindia.com/?p=6068 Research Assistant Krishangi Kathotia is a research and policy professional working at the intersection of trade, geopolitics, foreign policy, and strategy. She brings experience in analysing complex regulatory landscapes, mapping global value chains and assessing geopolitical risks that shape India’s engagement with the global economy. She has previously worked with the American energy policy team […]

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Krishangi Kathotia

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Research Assistant

Krishangi Kathotia is a research and policy professional working at the intersection of trade, geopolitics, foreign policy, and strategy. She brings experience in analysing complex regulatory landscapes, mapping global value chains and assessing geopolitical risks that shape India’s engagement with the global economy. She has previously worked with the American energy policy team at FiscalNote Professional Services and holds an M.A. in Diplomacy, Law, and Business from the Jindal School of International Affairs, India.
 
At BRIEF, she analyses the trade and logistics landscape through a geopolitical and geoeconomic lens.

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]]> Dhruv Mehrotra https://www.briefindia.com/dhruv-mehrotra/ Tue, 20 May 2025 19:07:04 +0000 https://www.briefindia.com/?p=5865 Research Associate 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 economic and […]

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Dhruv Mehrotra

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Research Associate

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 economic and trade-related research.

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]]> Sagnik Samadder https://www.briefindia.com/sagnik-samadder/ Mon, 21 Apr 2025 13:45:41 +0000 https://www.briefindia.com/?p=5787 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 the Office […]

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Sagnik Samadder

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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 the Office of Shri Piyush Goyal, the Hon’ble Minister of Commerce and Industry, where he contributed to key initiatives and policy-related engagements.

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]]> Vaswati Rudrapal https://www.briefindia.com/vaswati-rudrapal/ Mon, 28 Oct 2024 19:49:38 +0000 https://www.briefindia.com/?p=5433 Research Associate Vaswati is a postgraduate in Applied Economics from Christ University, Bangalore. Her research interests lie in the areas of Labour and Industrial Economics. She is driven towards blending data analysis with policy insights to address issues related to economic growth and employment. Her professional experience includes working as an officer at the Federal […]

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Vaswati Rudrapal

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Research Associate

Vaswati is a postgraduate in Applied Economics from Christ University, Bangalore. Her research interests lie in the areas of Labour and Industrial Economics. She is driven towards blending data analysis with policy insights to address issues related to economic growth and employment. Her professional experience includes working as an officer at the Federal Bank, where she gained expertise in credit creation systems and financial operations, and interning at ONGC, contributing to research on the oil and gas sector.

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]]> Bhavna Bahl https://www.briefindia.com/bhavna-bahl/ Sun, 20 Oct 2024 21:45:48 +0000 https://www.briefindia.com/?p=5358 Bhanavi Bahl – Research Assistant Bhanavi holds a Master’s degree in International Political Economy from King’s College London. Her specialisation spans economics research, policy and data analysis. At BRIEF, Bhanavi focuses on leveraging her knowledge of global supply chain strategy for international trade facilitation and trade logistics

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Bhanavi Bahl - Research Assistant

Bhanavi holds a Master’s degree in International Political Economy from King’s College London. Her specialisation spans economics research, policy and data analysis.

At BRIEF, Bhanavi focuses on leveraging her knowledge of global supply chain strategy for international trade facilitation and trade logistics

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]]> Shahana MS https://www.briefindia.com/shahana-ms/ Thu, 11 Jul 2024 10:20:28 +0000 https://www.briefindia.com/?p=4992 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 […]

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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 enterprises.

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]]> Rishabh Sachdeva https://www.briefindia.com/rishabh-sachdeva/ Thu, 11 Jul 2024 10:18:31 +0000 https://www.briefindia.com/?p=4986 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, […]

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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, Rishabh has professional experience as a threat intelligence analyst, specializing in open-source intelligence and social media intelligence. He also briefly wrote for The Hindu’s city desk in Bangalore and completed an internship at the Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS), MEA. 

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]]> Simran Javaid https://www.briefindia.com/simran-javaid/ Wed, 29 Nov 2023 16:02:41 +0000 https://www.briefindia.com/?p=4616 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 […]

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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 System) Corridor. Her role includes comprehensive research and analysis, highlighting gender-specific mobility patterns to reveal disparities within transportation systems.

Further, Simran has conducted research on the gender gap in digital literacy, emphasizing its profound impact on women.

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