Research Team

Helia Jalili

Helia Jalili , Ph.D. – Director of Research, Science and Technology

Dr. Helia Jalili is the Director of Research for Science and Technology at BCC Research. With a Ph.D. in Material Physics and Nanotechnology from the University of Waterloo (Canada) and research experience at MIT, she brings over 20 years of R&D expertise from academia to the industrial setting. Dr. Jalili has authored over 30 highly cited scientific papers and holds several patents on functional materials. Leading a team of 50+ analysts, she oversees a portfolio of over 300 market intelligence reports covering physical science and life science at BCC Research.

Greg Johnson

Greg Johnson – Associate Director, Consulting

Greg leads the custom research and consulting services across BCC Research. He has over a decade of industry-backed experience, both as an analyst and consultant. Greg has led a variety of high value projects over the years covering numerous markets and topics across the life sciences, materials, and technology value chain, with specific concentration on manufacturing technology, healthcare technology, power generation equipment, and packaging machinery. Greg holds a BBA in Finance and Economics from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in Belton, Texas.

Josef Grey

Josef Grey – Consultant, Consulting

Josef comes from the Life Sciences sector, with over ten years as a research scientist in disease modeling and assay development across modalities, tissues and diseases. Josef is an alumnus of the Dana Farber-UMass Boston Cancer Center Partnership program, earning a Master's with a focus on RNA Biochemistry. As part of the Consulting team at BCC Research, Josef translates his career at the bench to the business world.

Saransh Parmar

Saransh Parmar – Assistant Manager, Technology

Saransh is a highly experienced market research professional with a strong track record of success across multiple business functions. With almost a decade of experience in the market research industry, Saransh has developed deep expertise across verticals such as ICT, semiconductors, and electronics. In addition to the above, he possesses a wide range of business skills, including team management, project management, quality check, business strategy formulation, market assessment and attractiveness, entry and growth strategy, and client service. His academic background includes a master's degree in Marketing and Business Management and a bachelor's degree in Commerce.

Sandeep Bejini

Sandeep Bejini – Assistant Manager, Life Science

Sandeep has 10 years' experience in pharmaceutical and medical equipment research and consulting. With an expertise lying in business research studies, such as industry analysis, strategic and financial analysis, opportunity assessment and competitor intelligence, Sandeep brings a wealth of experience to the BCC Research team. He holds a bachelor's degree in Biotechnology and a Post Graduate degree in Business Management from Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU).

Shehanaz Pathan

Shehanaz Pathan – Assistant Manager, Life Science

Shehanaz has over 10 years’ experience in market research, regulatory intelligence and consulting, with a major focus on medical devices, pharmaceuticals and healthcare information technology. Shehanaz has expertise in market and industry analysis, along with competitor analysis and market forecasting. Shehanaz has completed a degree in Microbiology and a post-graduate degree in Business Administration from Badruka Institute of Foreign Trade.

Kalyani Kottapenta

Kalyani Kottapenta – Assistant Manager, Life Science

Kalyani is an Analytics professional holding 8+ years of experience with proficiency in the Lifesciences, Healthcare Market Research Industry. Where expertise in qualitative and quantitative market information, including market dynamics like Sizing, Advance excel based Market Modelling (Epi & cap), Data Analysis, Market Forecasting, Company Share Analysis, and competitive landscape assessment of the medical device industry, developing custom reports. She holds a master’s degree in Microbiology and a bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology and Chemistry.

Ria Sharma

Ria Sharma – Assistant Manager-Advanced Materials

Ria is responsible for developing syndicate and custom reports for both domestic and international clients. With hands-on experience working across multiple domains and an expert focus in the membrane and filtration industry, Ria brings a wealth of experience to the BCC team. With strategic thinking and admirable analytics qualities, Ria is an overall team player who has contributed extremely well to the team. Academically, Ria holds an MBA in Finance and Marketing, as well as a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.