Mr. Ongpo Lepcha
Associate Lecturer & Head of Department
Department of Agriculture
Mr. Karma Wangdi
Associate Lecturer & Programme Leader
Department of Agriculture
Mr. Wang Gyeltshen
Associate Lecturer & Programme Leader
Department of Agriculture
Mr. Wang Gyeltshen is an Associate Lecturer specializing in seed science and technology. With a Master of Science and Engineering in Agriculture, he has built an academic and professional career deeply rooted in the study of seed development, storage, and germination. His research interests lie at the intersection of plant biology and applied technologies, particularly those that enhance seed quality, preservation methods, and sustainable agricultural practices.
Previously, Mr. Gyeltshen served as a Research Assistant in the seed sector, where he gained extensive hands-on experience in seed production, quality control, and research. He has also worked extensively on value chain analysis of crops, examining the flow of outputs within agricultural systems to identify efficiencies, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement.
In addition to this, Mr. Gyeltshen has contributed to seed policy development, focusing on frameworks that enhance seed accessibility, quality, and distribution. His work emphasizes supporting sustainable agricultural practices and building resilience in local farming communities, while ensuring long-term sustainability in seed production and usage and ultimately contribute towards food and nutrition security.
Dr. Sonam Tashi
Associate Professor & Dean of Research & Industrial Linkages
Department of Agriculture
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.
Dr. Tulsi Gurung
Associate Professor
Department of Agriculture
Ms. Zangmo
Lecturer
Department of Agriculture
Ms. Sonam Gaki
Associate Lecturer
Department of Agriculture
Ms. Tshering Yangzom
Associate Lecturer
Department of Agriculture
Ms. Nima Dolma Tamang
Assistant Lecturer
Department of Agriculture
Mrs Nima Dolma Tamang began her career as a Research Officer with the National Organic Flagship Programme at the National Centre for Organic Agriculture, Yusipang (November 1, 2019 – March 14, 2021), where she contributed to national organic agriculture initiatives. She joined the College of Natural Resources (CNR) on March 15, 2021, as an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Agriculture, teaching across undergraduate programmes in Agriculture, Organic Agriculture, and Food Science and Technology. She has published a research article on the biochemical properties of Moringa oleifera leaf powder and contributed to national publications on organic agriculture and climate-smart farming. Mrs Tamang has extensive consultancy experience, particularly in documenting sustainable land management technologies and approaches for Bhutan using WOCAT methodologies. She has served as a resource person for farmer trainings and national curriculum development workshops. She has completed a Postgraduate certificate in higher education programme and actively participates in capacity-building programmes, including recent use of AI in teaching and research workshops. She also served as Programme Leader for the BSc in Organic Agriculture (July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2023). Her research interests include climate-smart agriculture, plant breeding and agricultural economics.
Mr. Mahesh Ghimiray
Associate Lecturer
Department of Agriculture