Dr. Jigdrel Dorji
Associate Lecturer & Head of Department
Department of Animal Science
Dr. Jigdrel Dorji joined the College of Natural Resources in 2016 as an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Animal Science. He holds a Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (BVSc & AH) degree from Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Punjab, India (2009–2015). Since joining the college, he has served as the Program Leader for more than four years (2017–2020), during which he spearheaded the major review of the BSc in Animal Science program. In 2021, Dr. Jigdrel received the Royal University of Bhutan Scholarship to pursue a master’s in veterinary science, specializing in Animal Reproduction with a major in Theriogenology and Cytogenetics, at Universiti Putra Malaysia (2021–2023). Currently, alongside teaching undergraduate students, he actively engages in research, supervises final-year dissertations, and serves as the Head of the Department of Animal Science.
Dr. Shekhar Chhetri
Associate Lecturer & Programme Leader
Department of Animal Science
Dr. Shekhar Chhetri is a Programme Leader and Associate Lecturer in the Department of Animal Science. He holds a Master of Science in Animal Sciences from Wageningen University & Research, The Netherlands with specialization in Global and Sustainable Production in the Animal Production Systems chairgroup. Further, he completed Bachelor of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry from College of Veterinary Science, Assam Agricultural University, India. With extensive experience in teaching, research, and farm management, he delivers courses in veterinary medicine, livestock production, and sustainable livestock systems.
His research interests include sustainable livestock production systems, one health, poultry production, animal health, veterinary microbiology & parasitology, animal nutrition, and alternative feed resources like Black Soldier Fly.
He has published multiple peer-reviewed articles and actively supervises undergraduate research projects. He has received several international scholarships and participated in global academic exchanges. His work integrates teaching, research, and community service to strengthen livestock production and veterinary education in Bhutan. He contributes to community veterinary services including vaccination campaigns, animal health care, and advisory support for local farmers and livestock enterprises across Bhutan.
Dr. Penjor
Associate Professor
Department of Animal Science
I’m an Associate Professor in the Department of Animal Science at the College of Natural Resources, where I’ve been teaching since January 1998. I hold a B.V.Sc & A.H from Kerala Agricultural University, and M. Sc. in Tropical Veterinary Medicine from the University of Edinburgh, and a PhD in Agriculture from Khon Kaen University, focusing on plant-based feed additives in dairy cattle.
Over the years, I have been teaching various modules ranging from Clinical Veterinary Medicine to Sustainable Livestock Farming, and I organised several trainings for farmers and livestock extension officers. I have served as a poultry farm manager, cultural coordinator, Head of Department, Student Service Officer, Student Counsellor, Dean of Student Affairs and Acting President.
I have contributed to international journals, co-authored several papers, and helped secure TICA-funded projects that supported training and higher studies (PhD, M. Sc. and short term training) for CNR faculties and Administrative staff. My current research interest lie in use of plant-based feed additives for livestock feeding and the effects of climate change on animal health.
Dr. Nedup Dorji
Lecturer
Department of Animal Science
I am a biologist with strong interest in yak farming and animal welfare. In 2010 I graduated from Khon Kaen University, Thailand as an animal geneticist, and afterwards did my PhD from Wageningen University & Research University, The Netherlands on yak welfare.
Since 2007 I have been employed at CNR. My current research focuses on yak farming, animal production, and greenhouse emission.
I am dedicated to reskilling and upskilling future livestock professionals to meet emerging challenges in agriculture and food security (e.g. welfare assessments, empowering practitioners and farmers to adopt more sustainable and ethical livestock management practices). Through international collaborations and interdisciplinary research, I seek to integrate diverse global perspectives into the Bhutanese context, while contributing to policy, education, and development that honor both global commitments and national aspirations.
Dr. Jigme Tenzin
Lecturer & Dean of Academic Affairs
Department of Animal Science
Dr. Jigme Tenzin is a Lecturer in the Department of Animal Science at the College of Natural Resources. He did his BVSc & AH from the College of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, Central Agricultural University, Selesih, Aizawl, India – 796 014. Subsequently, he completed his MSc in Agriculture (Animal Genetics and Breeding) from Khon Kaen University, Thailand. Currently, he teaches animal genetics and breeding, statistics, and ICT-related courses. He is passionate about the integration of technology in learning, climate-smart agriculture, conservation of farm animal genetic resources, one-health, antibiotic resistance, big data, and machine learning in livestock and allied industries. He currently serves as the Dean of Academic Affairs at the College of Natural Resources, Royal University of Bhutan.
Ms. Ugyen Lhaden
Assistant Lecturer
Department of Animal Science
Ms. Ugyen Lhaden has been serving as an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Animal Science at the College of Natural Resources (CNR) since 2022. She currently teaches undergraduate courses like Dairy, Poultry, Pig and Minor Animal Production and actively engages in supervising final-year dissertations.
Mr. Sonam Dorji Layrab
Assistant Lecturer
Department of Animal Science
Mr. Sonam Dorji Layrab is an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Animal Science at the College of Natural Resources (CNR). He currently also heads the Centre for Sustainable Mountain Agriculture (CSMA), one of three research centres at the college. His research interests are centred on advancing sustainable livestock systems, with a specific interest in nutrigenomics and methane abatement. He currently teaches undergraduate courses like animal nutrition, applied nutrition, feed and fodder sciences and apiculture. Beyond academia, he is also an avid reader interested in politics, economics, and stoicism. He also happens to be a fanatic of good movies and finds inspiration in the power of storytelling through films.