Dr. Tandin Gyeltshen
Personal Infromation
Designation: Lecturer
Institution: College of Natural Resources, Royal University of Bhutan
Location: Punakha, Bhutan
Postal Address: P.O. Wangdue
Email: tandin.cnr@rub.edu.bt
Alternate Email: tandin.6003@gmail.com
Phone: +975 2 376249
Current Responsibilities
- Dean of Student Affairs
- Lecturer, Department of Sustainable Development, College of Natural Resources, Lobesa.
- Teaching various undergraduate modules including:
- Dzongkha Communication
- Bhutanese Society and Culture
- Academic Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Introduction to Public Policy Processes
- Entrepreneurship Development
Educational Backgrounds
Qualification
- PhD in Agriculture, Khon Kaen University, Thailand
- 2007-2009 – MA, English Literature, Osmania University, Hyderabad, India
- 1999-2003 – BA Dzongkha, Institute of Language & Cultural Studies, Semtokha, Bhutan
Experiences
EXPERIENCE
Projects and Work Experience
- February 2025 – Present – Dean of Student Affairs
- 2023-2025 – Head of Department, Department of Sustainable Development
- 2019 – Present – Lecturer, Department of Sustainable Development
- 2015-2018 – Programme Leader, BSc Sustainable Development Programme
- 2016-2018 – Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP) Coordinator
- 2014-2018 – Coordinator for International Students at CNR
- 2013-2017 – Associate Lecturer, Department of Sustainable Development
- 2009-2013 – Assistant Lecturer I, Department of Sustainable Development
- 2007-2009 – Assistant Lecturer II, Department of Sustainable Development
- 2003-2007 – Banking Officer, Bank of Bhutan Ltd., Phuentsholing
- 2003 – Assistant Administrative Officer, Tashi Commercial Corporation
Consultancy Services
- 2010 – Resource person for capacity development of first group of Gewog elected leaders (Planning and Prioritization), funded by Gross National Happiness Commission.
- 2014 – Action Research on Climate Resilience in Wangdue Dzongkhag (Kazhi, Bjena, Nysho & Rebeisa geogs).
- 2015-2018 – Mentor for Loden Foundation grantees:
- Dorji Wangchuk, Restaurant, Kurote Dungkar, Lhuentse Dzongkhag
- Tshering Wangmo & Group – Hairdressing and Tailoring Shop, Thinleygang, Punakha
Trainings, Workshops, and Seminars
- 2020 – Manuscript Writing
- 2018 – Training of Trainers on Farmer Entrepreneurship and Inclusive Agribusiness, Wageningen University, The Netherlands
- 2018 – Training of Trainers on Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship Development, Wageningen University, The Netherlands
- 2017 – Study Tour in Thailand
- 2015 – CEFE Entrepreneurship Development Training of Trainers Programme, RIM, Semtokha
- 2015 – Intellectual Property & Traditional Knowledge, Traditional Cultural Expressions & Genetic Resources, Thimphu
- 2015 – Literary Festival – “Mountain Echoes”, Thimphu
- 2015 – Capacity Building in Designing, Delivery, and Management of Short Courses, CNR
- 2015 – Competence-Based Teaching Methodology, Wageningen University, The Netherlands
- 2014 – Climate Change Adaptation Workshop, CNR
- 2014 – Workshop on Developing the University-wide Dzongkha Communication Module, GCBS
- 2014 – Workshop on Climate Resilience Livelihood, CNR
- 2012 – Green Economy, Eco-farm, Eco-villages, Eco-design & Sustainable Architecture, University of Oslo, Norway
- 2009 – ToT on Planning and Prioritization at the Local Level, RIM, Thimphu
- 2006 – Workshop on Bank Lending and Credit Risk, BoB HQ, Phuentsholing
TEACHING & SUPERVISION
- Lecturer in various modules related to Dzongkha Communication, Bhutanese Society and Culture, Academic and Analytical Skills, Public Policy, and Entrepreneurship Development.
- Supervision of undergraduate students in research projects and academic assignments.
Awards
Bronze medal for completing 10 years’ service in civil service.
Publications and Projects
Research Articles in Journals
- Gyeltshen, T. & Poungchompu, S. (2024). Productivity Analysis of Organic Garlic Production in Bhutan. Journal of Agriculture and Environment for International Development (JAEID), 118(2): 45-60. DOI:10.36253/jaeid-13965
- Gyeltshen, T. & Poungchompu, S. (2024). Marketing Efficiency of Organic Vegetables in Gasa District of Bhutan. Kaen Kaset Journal, 52(2), 433–446. Retrieved from https://li01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/agkasetkaj/article/view/260910
- Gyeltshen, T., Poungchompu, S., & Ruangchoengchum, P. (2023). Production Management and Resource Use Efficiency in Organic Potato Cultivation in Bhutan: A Scenario from an Organic Gasa District. Society for Southeast Asian Agricultural Sciences (ISSAAS) Journal, 29(1): 29-42
- Dendup, T., Dorj, P., Gyeltshen, T., & Penjor, L. (2018). Relationship between Entrepreneurial Factors and Small Agro-enterprises’ Success: Evidence from Bhutan. Journal of Economics, Management Trade, 1-9.
- Dendup, T., Gyeltshen, T., Penjor, L., & Dorji, P. (2017). The Factors Affecting Success of Small Agro-Enterprises in Bhutan. Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, 1-11.
Research Interests
- Economic analysis of agricultural production
- Cultural studies