Curriculum Vitae (CV) of Dr. Bhakta Bdr Shangshong

  • Personal information

Name:Β  Mr Bhakta Bahadur ShangshonΒ 

Associate Professor

Department of Sustainable Development

Date of birth: 17 September, 1965

Gender: Male

Nationality: Bhutanese

Marital status: Married

Contact information:

RUB/CNR Email Β  bbs.cnr@rub.edu.btΒ 

Personal Email: raishangshon@gmail.com

Mobile Number: +975 77239026

Permanent address: Dangreboo village, Dunglagang Geog, Tsirang Dzongkhag Bhutan

Current address: College of Natural Resources, Lobesa Punakha Bhutan.

Languages spoken: Dzongkha, Tshangla, Lhotshampa, English and Hindi

Religion: Kirati

Father’s name: Late Sukh Bir Rai

Mother’s name: Tila Rupa Rai

Place of birth: Lalidhap Tsirang

  • Education

Sherubtse Public School, Kanglung, Trashigang Bhutan. Primary level (1973 – 1978)

Jigme Sherubling Central School, Khaling, Trashigang Bhutan. (1978-1982)

Sherubtse College, Kanglung Trashigang, Bhutan. PU and degree (1983-1988)

University of Reading, UK. PG Diploma in Agricultural Extension, UK (1996-1997)

University of Reading, UK. M.Sc. Agric. Extension (2006-2007)

Khon Kaen University, Thailand: Ph.D. Agricultural Extension (2017-2022)

  • Employment

Trainee Officer, Department of Animal Husbandry, Bhutan (1989-1990)

Extension Officer, Chukha Dzongkhag Administration Bhutan (1990- 1998)

District Animal Husbandry Officer Lhuentse Dzongkhag Administration Bhutan (1998-2003)

Β Senior Lecturer, CNR Lobesa Punakha Bhutan (2003-2012)Β 

Assistant Professor, CNR Lobesa Punakha Bhutan (2012 – till date)

  • Awards

Silver medal for 20 years of civil service award (2010)

Gold Medal for 30 years of civil service award (2020)

Gold medal for lifetime award (2024)