Office of the President

Dr. Sonam Tashi, President.

Dr. Sonam Tashi holds a PhD in Agricultural Science from the University of Bonn, Germany, a Master’s degree in Agriculture from the University of Melbourne, Australia, and a BSc in Agriculture (Horticulture Major) from the University of the Philippines, Los Baños. He has diverse experiences from being a researcher, manager and teaching. He has over 18 years of teaching experience at CNR. Dr. Tashi has held key leadership positions including Associate Professor, Dean of Academic Affairs, and Dean of Research and Industrial Linkages. He is specialized in organic agriculture and medicinal and aromatic plants. He has served as a national taskforce member with IFOAM in developing the Agroecological Roadmap of Bhutan and has also contributed to the formulation of the Package of Practices for Organic RNR Commodities in Bhutan.