Deans

Dr. Jigme Tenzin

Dean, Academic Affairs

BVSc & AH, MSc in Agriculture (Animal Genetics and Breeding)
Email:daa.cnr@rub.edu.bt| jtenzin.cnr@rub.edu.bt
Brief Background:

Dr. Jigme Tenzin is a Lecturer in the Department of Animal Science at the College of Natural Resources. With over a decade of experience in academia, his expertise lies in animal genetics and breeding, climate-smart agriculture, and ICT integration in teaching. He teaches modules ranging from introductory computer applications to advanced topics in animal genetics and breeding, and statistics. He holds a Master’s degree in Agriculture from Khon Kaen University, Thailand and a Bachelor’s in Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, from College of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, Central Agricultural University, Selesih, Aizawl, India – 796014.

Dr. Sonam Tashi

Dean of Research & Industrial Linkage

Contact Details
Phone No. +(975)-17768276
Email:dril.cnr@rub.edu.bt
Brief Background:

Dr. Sonam Tashi, Assoc. Professor, currently serves as the Dean of Industrial Linkages. He also served as the Dean of Academic Affairs at the College. Dr. Tashi, completed his BSc in Horticulture from the University of Philippines at Los Baños, Master’s in Agriculture from the University of Melbourne, Australia and PhD from the University of Bonn, Germany. Both his Master and PhD was in Organic Agriculture.

Dr. Tandin Gyeltshen

Dean of Student Affairs

Contact Details
Phone No. +975 2 376249
Email:tandin.cnr@rub.edu.bt
Brief Background:

Dr. Tandin Gyeltshen is a Lecturer and the current Dean of Student Affairs at the College of Natural Resources (CNR), Royal University of Bhutan, based in Punakha. He holds a PhD in Agriculture from Khon Kaen University, Thailand, and postgraduate degrees in English Literature and Dzongkha. With over two decades of diverse experience in academia, administration, and development work, Dr. Tandin has served in multiple leadership roles, including Head of Department, Programme Leader for the BSc in Sustainable Development, and Coordinator for International Students and Entrepreneurship Development Programmes. He currently teaches modules on Dzongkha Communication, Bhutanese Society and Culture, Academic and Analytical Skills, Public Policy, and Entrepreneurship Development.