Department of Agriculture

Mr. Ongpo Lepcha

Associate Lecturer

Department of Agriculture

Mr. Karma Wangdi

Associate Lecturer

Department of Agriculture

Mr. Wang Gyeltshen

Associate Lecturer

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

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

Associate Lecturer

Department of Agriculture

Mr. Mahesh Ghimiray

Associate Lecturer

Department of Agriculture