Profile

Name: Nythri Tshering

DoB: 28 December 1997
Gender: Male
Nationality: Bhutanese
Contact Number: +975-17708575
Email: nythri.cnr@rub.edu.bt 

Academic Profile

  • A committed early-career academic with a strong interdisciplinary foundation in forestry, botany, and life sciences. Currently serving as an Associate Lecturer in the Department of Forest Science, College of Natural Resources, Royal University of Bhutan. Holds a Master of Science in Forestry from Forest Research Institute (Deemed University), Dehradun, India, and a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Botany and Life Sciences from Sherubtse College, Royal University of Bhutan.

Professional Experience

  • Possesses substantial experience in undergraduate teaching, academic supervision, and applied research in forestry, environmental science, and freshwater ecology. Has served in both academic and administrative roles across various educational and government institutions, contributing to academic development and public service.

Academic Distinctions

  • Consistently recognized for academic excellence, having received multiple King’s Certificates for Academic Excellence and the prestigious Honorary President’s Medal. Demonstrated leadership through active participation in student governance, cultural coordination, and academic event organization.

Research Profiles:

Research Interests

Core research interests span the fields of:

  • Plant Ecology and Biodiversity, with an emphasis on Lichen Diversity in Bhutan
  • Freshwater Ecology, including Macroinvertebrate and Plankton Diversity
  • Ethnobotanical Knowledge Systems 
  • Phytochemistry 
  • Ethology and Animal Behavior

Dedicated to exploring the interface between traditional ecological knowledge and contemporary scientific approaches.

Technical and Laboratory Competencies

Received foundational training in a range of biological and analytical laboratory techniques, including:

  • Plant Tissue Culture and Microbiological Techniques
  • Phytochemical Screening and UV-spectrophotometry
  • DNA Extraction, PCR Optimization, and Gel Electrophoresis
  • Nucleic Acid Quantification using NanoDrop spectrophotometry
  • Basic Sequence Alignment and Phylogenetic analysis

Future Research Aspirations

Intends to strengthen technical proficiency and contribute to advanced research in:

  • Molecular Biology and DNA Barcoding for Lichen Taxonomy
  • Phytochemical Profiling of Lichens from Bhutan
  • Ethnobotany of Bhutan 
  • Diversity and Ecological Roles of Freshwater Planktons