Curriculum Vitae (CV) of Dr. Ugyen Dorji

Name : Ugyen Dorji (PhD Climate Studies)

Nationality : Bhutanese

Sex : Male

Marital status : Married

Place of birth : Yonphu Kanglung, Trashigang Bhutan

Date of birth : 2nd January, 1965

Email:  udorji.cnr@rub.edu.bt

Phone:   00975, 2376252

Educational Qualification

  1. PhD in climate studies from Arrhus University, Denmark, 2016 (April 2012-September 2016).
  2. Sc. Forest Science

From : Edinburgh University, Scotland, UK

Year : October 1995- Sept 1996

  1. Bachelor of Science (10+2+3 Scheme)

From : Sherubtse College, Kanglung, Bhutan

Year : 1986-1990

  1. School education

From : Jigme Sherubling High School, Khaling, Bhutan

Publications:

Dorji, U., & Tenzin, J. (2022). Vegetation Structure and Species Composition Inside the Habitat of Critically Endangered White-bellied Heron (Ardea insignis Hume, 1878) Along the Phochu in Punakha district, Bhutan. Indonesian Journal of Innovation and Applied Sciences (IJIAS), 2(3), 255-266.

Dorji, U., 2015. Spatial variation of temperature and precipitation in Bhutan and links to vegetation and land cover. Mountain Research and Development, 36(1), pp.66–79.

Dorji, U., Olesen, J.E. & Seidenkrantz, M.S., 2016. Water balance in the complex mountainous terrain of Bhutan and linkages to land use. Journal of Hydrology: Regional Studies, 7.

Dorji, U., 2016. Assessing current and past climate and water balance variations in the mountainous region of the Bhutan Himalayas (PhD Thesis) submitted to Arrhus University, Denmark, 2016.

Dorji, U., 2016. Testing the reconstruction of paste climate conditions of Bhutan using stable carbon isotope and tree ring width from Chir pine and Fir Trees, submitted to Arrhus University, Denmark

Wangmo, S., Dorji, U., Dorji, N., 2023. Assessing the Livelihood Vulnerability to Impact of Climate Change in Western Bhutan. Journal if Agriculture and Ecology Research International 24(6), pp. 21-39

Thinley, J., Dorji, U., et.al 2020. Mineral Composition and Behaviour of Mammals at Natural Saltlicks in Jomotsangkha Wildlife Sanctuary, Bhutan. Bhutan Journal of Natural Resources & Development, 7(2): 23-33

Wangmo, T., Thinley, U., Dorji, U., Rai, S., 2022. Growth assessment of Borinda grossa after natural regeneration in relation to environmental factors. Journal of Bamboo and Rattan, Vol. 21, Nos. 1, pp. 35 – 44

Wangchuk, K., & Dorji, U. (2022). Abundance, Distribution and Association of Paphiopedilum fairrieanum (Lindl.) Stein with Site Factors in Brongshing, Samdrup Jongkhar District. Conservation, 2(4), 627-638.

Dendup, S.,Dorji, U., (2016). Fire impact on Whitebellied Heron habitats along the Bertichu, Zhemgang Dzongkhag. Royal University of Bhutan, College of Natural Resources, Lobesa, Punakha, Bhutan.

Gurung,  DB., Dorji, U., 1999. Flora of NRTI.

Dorji, U., 1996. Provenance trial of north american conifers, master’s thesis submitted to Edinburgh University, UK.

Case Studies

PhD and MSc Research Supervision:

PhD Students (Climate Studies)

  1. Assessment of climate change and emission in Bhutan (2023-2026)
  2. Assessment of Livelihood vulnerability against climate chang impact to western Bhutan (2021-2024)

MSc Students (Natural Resources Management (NRM))

  1. Assessing the wildlife dynamics at Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park (2022-2024)
  2. Growth assessment of Borinda grossa (Bamboo) after natural regeneration in relation to environmental factors (2020-2022)

Bsc.  research supervision:

  1. Assessment of Orthoptera fauna in different Land use types in Gelephu, Sarpang by Phurpa Gyeltshen 2022
  2. Assessment of the impact of Dungsam cement mining on fish diversity and abundance in Prali River, Nganglam, Pemagatshel by Tshering Dawa 2022
  3. Foraging and Nesting Behavior of Pallas’s Fish Eagle ( Haliaeetus Leucorphus) in Punakha and Wangdue Valley by Sherab Jamtsho, 6th batch 2017.
  4. Distributional Pattern and Environmental Response of Snail in Central Southern Bhutan by Ugyen Tenzin, 6th batch 2017
  5. Comparing Diversity and Composition of Spider Assemblages in Blue Pine and Mixed Conifer Forest, Chang Geog under Thimphu Dzongkhag by Ugyen Tenzin, 6th batch 2017
  6. Relationship between age and diameter in Tsuga Dumosa (D. DON) and picea spinulosa (Griff) in Sipjoor, Bumthang, by Tashi Tobgay, Foresty Science BSc 1st batch 2019
  7. Assessment of abundance, distribution and association of phphiopedilum fairrieanum (Lindi) Stein with site factors in Brongshing, Samdrup Jongkhar district by Kezang Wangchuk, Forest Science BSc 2nd Batch 2020
  8. Assessment of Himalayan yew (Taxus Wallichiana Zucc.) habitat and its relationship with geographical and climatic factors along the highway in Royal Botanical Park. Lampelri by Yeshi Gyeltshen , Forest Science BSc 2nd Batch 2020
  9. Identifying site factors and associated vegetation of Chiretta (Swertia chirayita) in Tshothang locality, Samdrup Jongkhar district, Bhutan by Cheten Tshering, Forest Science BSc 2nd Batch 2020
  10. Documentation of wild edible fruits at Yangnyer gewog. Trashigang dzongkhag by Nima Yoezer, Foresty Science BSc 3rd Batch 2021
  11. Comparative study on wildlife impact in electric fanced and unfenced communities in Dungmin, Pemagatshel by Sangay Chedup, Foresty Science BSc 3rd Batch 2021
  12. Vegetation structure and species composition in nesting and roosting habitats of white-bellied heron along the Phochu River by Rabten, Forestry 5th batch 2016
  13. Perception of community on climate change and its impact to environment in Rinchengang by Sangay Tshomo ECS, 2019
  14. Assessment of biogas uses, benefits and challenges in three gewogs (Chuzargang, Umling and Taraythang) Sarpang Dzongkhag by Pema Thinley ECS, 2019
  15. Water scarcity and its possible impact on health among the students of CNR by Neten Wangchuk SD

Degree research supervision underway (2022-2023):

  1. Comparative Study of Blue pine (Pinus wallichiana) tree diameter at breast height (DBH) and height measurement by clinometer, diameter tape and relascope at Khotokha forest by Karma Ugyen Wangmo 2023.
  2. Finding form factor and, development of form factor equation of Pinus wallichiana (Blue Pine) at the Forest Management Unit (FMU), Khotokha, Wangdue Dzongkhag, Bhutan by Mirza Sium Masud 2023
  3. Development of Volume Equation (model) for the Pinus wallichiana in Khotokha under Wangduephodrang Dzongkhag by Tashi Choden 2023.
  4. Development of age model for the Pinus wallichiana (Blue pine) in Khotokha by Thinley Wangchuk 2023.

Employment Record

Designation Cadre & Grade Place of Posting Period Brief job description
Associate Professor ES-2 CNR 2019-till date Research, Supervising PhD, Master and Degree research, Teaching Research Methodology to PhD and Master students, Teaching Global and Regional Climate Change module, Forest Mensuration. Social forestry modules to Forest degree students.
Associate Professor (DSA) ES-2 CNR 1st July 2016-2019 Research, Dean of Student Affairs, Teaching Global and Regional Climate Change module. Forest Mensuration, Silviculture, Road Engineering.
Forest Faculty Head TC-10

Gr. 4

 College of Natural Resources 6th April 2004 to March 2012 Management of Forest faculty and its programme + teaching
Lecturer TC-10

Gr. 7-5

 College of Natural Resources 3rd February 1997 to 5th April 2004 Lecturing Forest Mensuration, Research methodology, Utilisation, Botany and computer operation
Asst Director SC-05

Gr.7

 FRDS, Forest Dept. 1st January 1994- 22nd January 1997 In-charge over Photo interpretation, cartography and GIS
Asst. Team Leader ASC

Gr. 9

 Census and immigration 1st January 1991 to 11th November 1991 Conducting census

Modules taught so far from 1997 to till date:

For PhD climate Science and Conservation Biology and Natural Resource Management Masters programmes:

  • Research Methodology
  • Data mining as bridging course

For degree in forestry:

  • Fundamentals of Silviculture
  • Applied silviculture
  • Global and regional climate change.
  • Forest Mensuration.
  • Forest Road Engineering
  • Forest Utilization
  • Forest Botany
  • Social Forestry
  • Tree Improvement
  • Watershed Management
  • Natural Resources Conflict management
  • Basic skills in computer operation
  • Chain saw operation
  • Fire fighting operation
  • Teaching methodology to new teachers
  • Forest research methodology
  • Agroforestry
  • Watershed Management
  • Forest Protection

Programme launching and review:

  • Dilpoma in Forestry was reviewed couple of times.
  • BSc Forestry was launched under my coordination when I was Head of Forest Department.
  • Initially been PL for  PhD in climate studies

Seminars delivered:

  • Seminar on use of Temperature and precipitation models in Bhutan
  • Seminar on use of Reference Evapotranspiration and water balance models in Bhutan

Resource person and facilitator:

  • Capacity Building on Climate Action, First Batch 26-30 September 2022, RiverValley Hotel, Punakha. Conducted under the auspice of the NAP Readiness Project (2019-2023)
  • Capacity Building on Climate Action, Second Batch 10-14 October 2022, RiverValley Hotel, Punakha. Conducted under the auspice of the NAP Readiness Project (2019-2023)
  • Capacity Building on Climate Action, Local Government 23-24 November 2022, RiverValley Hotel, Punakha. Conducted under the auspice of the NAP Readiness Project (2019-2023)

Trainings  Attended:

  1. Climate Change Training of Trainers from 20thto 30th April 2022
  2. Disaster Management Training at College of Science and Technology from 8-12 January 2018, Phuntsholing, organized by OVC, RUB, Thimphu.
  3. Analysis and understanding hydro-met and cryosphere data and services training from 3-7 April 29017, organized by the National Center for Hydrology and Meteorology, Thimphu at Meta Resort, Paro.
  4. Management of Student Services, at New Delhi from 26thto 30th September 2016, by National Productivity Council, Chandigarh.
  5. Basic Counseling from 23 to 27 May 2016 at Samtse College of Education, RUB.
  6. Teacher’s Orientation Program on Universal Human Values and Professional Ethics at IIT Kanpur from 16thto 22nd January 2013.
  7. Research Methods and Statistics, held at CNR Lobesa from 12thto 16th July 2010.
  8. Environmental Planning and Management, NRTI. Continuing Education Centre Asian Institute of Technology, 8-17 May 1995.
  9. All India Forestry Course (AIFC), Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy, Dehradun, UP, India, 1991-1993 (2 years course)
  10. Forest Biometrics and Experimental Design, RNRRC Jakar, Bumthang, 10 April to 7 May 2007
  11. Managing Conflict in Natural Resources Management, RECOFTC, Thailand, 21stMarch to 5th April 2005.
  12. Statistics Course – Experimental Design and Analysis, RNRRC Yusipang, 14thApril to 30th April 1999.
  13. Environmental & Natural Resources Planning and Management , AIT, Bankok, Thailand, 21stJune to 2nd July 1999
  14. Learner Centered Teaching Method and Extension, BCDM, Bangladesh, 11thJanuary to 23rd January 1999.
  15. Forest Fire Fighting Training, NRTI, Wangdue, 25thNovember to 4th December 2002
  16. Teachers Training, NRTI, Wangdue, 5thMarch to 14th March 1997
  17. Teaching Methodology course, NRTI, Wangdue, 15thJanuary to 19th January 2002.
  18. Earth’s Climate paste and future, 13thApril to 11th June 2012, Department of GeoScience, Arrhus University, Denmark.
  19. Basic Dendrochronology from 2-22 July 2012 at the Tree Ring Laboratory of Stockholm University, Sweden.
  20. Tree ring width measurement and analysis from 25thNovember to 15th December 2012 at Faculty of Environment and resource studies , Mahidol University, Thailand.
  21. R-statistics from 10-27 June 2013, Ugyen Wangchuck Institute for Conservation and Environment, Lamigonpa, Bumthang.
  22. Nord-star ADA102F Land Use Modelling for Climate Change Research, 16-20thSeptember 2013. The course was worth of 5 ECTS credits.
  23. Impact of Climate Change on Mountain Environments, Eurasia-Pacific Uninet Faculty Development Workshop, 10th-14th February, 2012.
  24. Geospatial Technology Assessing Socio-Economic Vulnerability due to Climate Change Feb 11-15, 2014,  College of Natural Resources, Royal University of Bhutan, Lobesa, Punakha, BHUTAN

Workshops and seminars attended:

  1. Climate Change Vulnerability and Risk Assessment on 22ndAugust 2017 at LeMeridien, Thimphu, organized by Department of Local Governance, MoHCA, Thimphu.
  2. Effective Presentation and Agro-Ecological Systems Workshops, held at RNRRC-Bajo, Wangdue  phodrang from 5-8 May 2003.
  3. Teaching Methodology Workshop held at NRTI, 27thto 31st December 2004.
  4. Environmental Planning and Management Seminar on 19thMay 1995.

Special awards:

  1. Special soilra received from the 4th HM through award letter AFD/FO/28/92/3385, dated 10/01/1992 by Home Minister Late Dago Tshering, letter No. DNA(20)-2/91/4368 dated 31st December 1991.
  2. A service medal received from the 5thKing of Bhutan.