PERSONAL BIODATA

Name: Tandin Gyeltshen
Designation: Lecturer
Institution: College of Natural Resources, Royal University of Bhutan
Location: Punakha, Bhutan
Postal Address: P.O. Wangdue
Email: tandin.cnr@rub.edu.bt
Alternate Email: tandin.6003@gmail.com
Phone: +975 2 376249

Qualification

  • PhD in Agriculture, Khon Kaen University, Thailand
  • 2007-09 – MA, English Literature, Osmania University, Hyderabad, India
  • 1999-03 – BA Dzongkha, Institute of Language & Cultural Studies, Semtokha, Bhutan

Current Responsibilities

  • Dean of Student Affairs
  • Lecturer, Department of Sustainable Development, College of Natural Resources, Lobesa.
  • Teaching various undergraduate modules including:
    • Dzongkha Communication
    • Bhutanese Society and Culture
    • Academic Skills
    • Analytical Skills
    • Introduction to Public Policy Processes
    • Entrepreneurship Development
  1. EXPERIENCE

Projects and Work Experience

  • February 2025 – Present – Dean of Student Affairs
  • 2023-2025 – Head of Department, Department of Sustainable Development
  • 2019 – Present – Lecturer, Department of Sustainable Development
  • 2015-2018 – Programme Leader, BSc Sustainable Development Programme
  • 2016-2018 – Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP) Coordinator
  • 2014-2018 – Coordinator for International Students at CNR
  • 2013-2017 – Associate Lecturer, Department of Sustainable Development
  • 2009-2013 – Assistant Lecturer I, Department of Sustainable Development
  • 2007-2009 – Assistant Lecturer II, Department of Sustainable Development
  • 2003-2007 – Banking Officer, Bank of Bhutan Ltd., Phuentsholing
  • 2003 – Assistant Administrative Officer, Tashi Commercial Corporation

Consultancy Services

  • 2010 – Resource person for capacity development of first group of Gewog elected leaders (Planning and Prioritization), funded by Gross National Happiness Commission.
  • 2014 – Action Research on Climate Resilience in Wangdue Dzongkhag (Kazhi, Bjena, Nysho & Rebeisa geogs).
  • 2015-2018 – Mentor for Loden Foundation grantees:
    • Dorji Wangchuk, Restaurant, Kurote Dungkar, Lhuentse Dzongkhag
    • Tshering Wangmo & Group – Hairdressing and Tailoring Shop, Thinleygang, Punakha

 

Trainings, Workshops, and Seminars

  • 2020 – Manuscript Writing
  • 2018 – Training of Trainers on Farmer Entrepreneurship and Inclusive Agribusiness, Wageningen University, The Netherlands
  • 2018 – Training of Trainers on Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship Development, Wageningen University, The Netherlands
  • 2017 – Study Tour in Thailand
  • 2015 – CEFE Entrepreneurship Development Training of Trainers Programme, RIM, Semtokha
  • 2015 – Intellectual Property & Traditional Knowledge, Traditional Cultural Expressions & Genetic Resources, Thimphu
  • 2015 – Literary Festival – “Mountain Echoes”, Thimphu
  • 2015 – Capacity Building in Designing, Delivery, and Management of Short Courses, CNR
  • 2015 – Competence-Based Teaching Methodology, Wageningen University, The Netherlands
  • 2014 – Climate Change Adaptation Workshop, CNR
  • 2014 – Workshop on Developing the University-wide Dzongkha Communication Module, GCBS
  • 2014 – Workshop on Climate Resilience Livelihood, CNR
  • 2012 – Green Economy, Eco-farm, Eco-villages, Eco-design & Sustainable Architecture, University of Oslo, Norway
  • 2009 – ToT on Planning and Prioritization at the Local Level, RIM, Thimphu
  • 2006 – Workshop on Bank Lending and Credit Risk, BoB HQ, Phuentsholing
  1. TEACHING & SUPERVISION
  • Lecturer in various modules related to Dzongkha Communication, Bhutanese Society and Culture, Academic and Analytical Skills, Public Policy, and Entrepreneurship Development.
  • Supervision of undergraduate students in research projects and academic assignments.

 

  1. AWARDS

Bronze medal for completing 10 years’ service in civil service.

  1. PUBLICATIONS & PROJECTS

Research Articles in Journals

  1. Gyeltshen, T. & Poungchompu, S. (2024). Productivity Analysis of Organic Garlic Production in Bhutan. Journal of Agriculture and Environment for International Development (JAEID), 118(2): 45-60. DOI:10.36253/jaeid-13965
  2. Gyeltshen, T. & Poungchompu, S. (2024). Marketing Efficiency of Organic Vegetables in Gasa District of Bhutan. Kaen Kaset Journal, 52(2), 433–446. Retrieved from https://li01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/agkasetkaj/article/view/260910 
  3. Gyeltshen, T., Poungchompu, S., & Ruangchoengchum, P. (2023). Production Management and Resource Use Efficiency in Organic Potato Cultivation in Bhutan: A Scenario from an Organic Gasa District. Society for Southeast Asian Agricultural Sciences (ISSAAS) Journal, 29(1): 29-42
  4. Dendup, T., Dorj, P., Gyeltshen, T., & Penjor, L. (2018). Relationship between Entrepreneurial Factors and Small Agro-enterprises’ Success: Evidence from Bhutan. Journal of Economics, Management Trade, 1-9.
  5. Dendup, T., Gyeltshen, T., Penjor, L., & Dorji, P. (2017). The Factors Affecting Success of Small Agro-Enterprises in Bhutan. Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, 1-11.

Research Interests

  • Economic analysis of agricultural production
  • Cultural studies