{"id":5433,"date":"2024-03-29T07:39:14","date_gmt":"2024-03-29T07:39:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cnr.edu.bt\/?page_id=5433"},"modified":"2024-03-29T07:39:14","modified_gmt":"2024-03-29T07:39:14","slug":"cv-of-dr-yonten-dorji","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cnr.edu.bt\/?page_id=5433","title":{"rendered":"CV of Dr. Yonten Dorji"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><b>Personal details:<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Designation: Lecturer<\/p>\n<p>Phone: 17919641<br \/>\nEmail: <a href=\"mailto:ydorji.cnr@rub.edu.bt\/\"><u>ydorji.cnr@rub.edu.bt<\/u><\/a>\u00a0and <a href=\"mailto:Yonten.dorji@uni-goettingen.de\/\"><u>Yonten.dorji@uni-goettingen.de<\/u><\/a><br \/>\nResearch Gate: https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/profile\/Yonten-Dorji<\/p>\n<p>ORCID: <a href=\"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-6508-9582\"><u>https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-6508-9582<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Google Scholar: https:\/\/scholar.google.de\/citations?user=jzTSd4wAAAAJ&amp;hl=en<\/p>\n<p>Research Interest: Forest Ecology, Climate Change, Forest Digitization, Silviculture<\/p>\n<p><strong><b>Qualifications: <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>PhD in Forest Sciences and Forest Ecology from the University of G\u00f6ttingen, Germany [2019 \u2013 2023]<\/li>\n<li>in Climatology &amp; Mountain Forestry, BOKU University, Austria [2013 to 2015]<\/li>\n<li>Environmental Botany, University of Queensland, Australia [2005 to 2008]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><b>Brief Bio:<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I am a Lecturer and Researcher in the college of Natural Resources, Royal University of Bhutan. I also worked as a Research Associate in G\u00f6ttingen University, Germany, for two years. I have my Bachelors degree of 4 years in Environmental Botany. I pursued my MSc. In Climate and Mountain Foresty from BOKU university, Vienna, Austria. Then I completed my PhD from Georg August Universitat in Germany in the field of Forest Ecology.<\/p>\n<p><strong><b>Experience:<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lecturer since 2009 at CNR, Royal University of Bhutan.<\/li>\n<li>Head of The Department of Forest Science, CNR [2016 &#8211; 2019].<\/li>\n<li>Expatriate Research Scientist at Georg-August-Universit\u00e4t G\u00f6ttingen, Germany [2019 &#8211; 2021].<\/li>\n<li>Member of National Sector Advisory Council for Ministry of Agriculture and Forests [2016 to 2018].<\/li>\n<li>Internationalization of Curricula at Erasmus+ Mobility for University Faculty.<\/li>\n<li>Chairman for Programme Board of Examination (PBE)<\/li>\n<li>Forestry Programme Leader [2010 to 2013].<\/li>\n<li>Literary Club Coordinator at CNR [2009 &#8211; 2012].<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><b>Publications:<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong><b>Dorji Y<\/b><\/strong>, Annigh\u00f6fer P, Ammer C, Seidel D (2019): Response of beech (Fagus<em><i>sylvatica<\/i><\/em>) trees to competition- new insights from using fractal analysis.\u00a0Remote Sensing 11 (22): 2656. DOI: <u>10.3390 \/ rs11222656<\/u><\/li>\n<li>Seidel D, Ehbrecht M,\u00a0<strong><b>Dorji Y<\/b><\/strong>,\u00a0Jambay J, Ammer C, Annigh\u00f6fer P (2019) Identifying architectural characteristics that determine tree structural complexity. Springer Nature: <em><i>Trees <\/i><\/em>&#8211; <em><i>Structure and Function<\/i><\/em>33: 911-919.\u00a0DOI: <u>1007 \/ s00468-019-01827-4<\/u><\/li>\n<li><strong><b>Dorji, Y<\/b><\/strong>., Schuldt, B., Neudam, L.\u00a0et al.\u00a0(2021) New insights into tree architecture from mobile laser scanning and geometry analysis. Dryad. DOI:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/dx.doi.org\/10.5061\/dryad.2fqz612n6\"><u>5061\/dryad.2fqz612n6<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong><b>Dorji, Y<\/b><\/strong>., Isasa, E., Cabral, J., Tobgay, T., Annigh\u00f6fer, P., Schuldt, B., &amp; Seidel, D. (2023).\u00a0Insights into the relationship between hydraulic safety, hydraulic efficiency and tree structural complexity from terrestrial laser scanning and fractal analysis. Research Square.\u00a0DOI: <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.21203\/rs.3.rs-2744981\/v1\"><u>https:\/\/doi.org\/10.21203\/rs.3.rs-2744981\/v1<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong><b>Dorji, Y<\/b><\/strong>and Seidel, D. New insights into drivers and passengers of tree architecture. PhD Dissertation Published by Georg-August-Universit\u00e4t Gottingen, Germany. DOI: <u>http:\/\/dx.doi.org\/10.53846\/goediss-9891<\/u><\/li>\n<li>Sacha, N.,\u00a0<strong><b> Y<\/b><\/strong>, Nepal, N., Choden, S., Ghally, TB., Dendup, KC.\u00a0\u00a0(2021)\u00a0Regeneration status and soil nutrient content in blue pine forest in Thimphu, Western Bhutan.\u00a0Indonesian Journal of Social and Environmental Issues (IJSEI),\u00a02 (1), 48-58.\u00a0DOI:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.47540\/ijsei.v2i1.201\"><u>https:\/\/doi.org\/10.47540\/ijsei.v2i1.201<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong><b>Dorji, Y.<\/b><\/strong>, Schuldt, B., Neudam, L.\u00a0<em><i>et al.<\/i><\/em>(2021)\u00a0Three-dimensional quantification of tree architecture from mobile laser scanning and geometry analysis. Springer Nature:\u00a0<em><i>Trees<\/i><\/em>\u00a0<strong><b>35,\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>1385\u20131398. <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s00468-021-02124-9\"><u>https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s00468-021-02124-9<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li>K, Jambay. J, <strong><b>Dorji. Y<\/b><\/strong>, Gyelpo. T, Wangda. L. (2020) A pictorial guide to roadside Avifauna of Punakha District, Bhutan &#8211; Pocket field guide. College of Natural Resources<\/li>\n<li><strong><b>Dorji Y<\/b><\/strong>, Annigh\u00f6fer P, Ammer C, Seidel D (2019) Response of internal architecture of beech (<em><i>Fagus sylvatica<\/i><\/em>) trees to intra and interspecific competition. Science Meeting of Switzerland, Austria and Germany, Gf\u00f6 Conference paper, Munster, Germany.<\/li>\n<li><strong><b>Dorji Y<\/b><\/strong>, Godbold, DL (2016). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/350940734_The_Effects_of_Experimental_Drought_on_the_Fine_Root_Biomass_of_Two_Different_Altitudinal_Forests_of_Bhutan?_sg%5B0%5D=vCZcp7fJ1rysy14D1rBnRbmI-HH1ro3G-dADiojDFdr_0Y245B0f74iMEzYJiuBeIzoPkmUTm1kwdSBSMmb0NGyzbIqQaAot2OZg7If6.6FLY9sqiw-Gs7mw4e_3maMA0pEpVGYBGGwq22cmHzV8LuewYmpMn1pqsTzbvIFNe9j1EddIOrH3-BY1A6VoQ_Q\">The Effects of Experimental Drought on the Fine Root Biomass of Two Different Altitudinal Forests of Bhutan.<\/a>Master Dissertation. BOKU University, Vienna, Austria.<\/li>\n<li>Yonten S,<strong><b>Dorji Y. <\/b><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/308522585_Influence_of_forest_fire_frequency_on_nest-site_selection_and_nest-use_by_White-bellied_heron_Ardea_insignis_at_Athang_Gewog_under_Wangdiphodrang_Dzongkhag?_sg%5B0%5D=vCZcp7fJ1rysy14D1rBnRbmI-HH1ro3G-dADiojDFdr_0Y245B0f74iMEzYJiuBeIzoPkmUTm1kwdSBSMmb0NGyzbIqQaAot2OZg7If6.6FLY9sqiw-Gs7mw4e_3maMA0pEpVGYBGGwq22cmHzV8LuewYmpMn1pqsTzbvIFNe9j1EddIOrH3-BY1A6VoQ_Q\">Influence of forest fire frequency on nest-site selection and nest-use by White-bellied heron (<em><i>Ardea insignis<\/i><\/em>) at Athang Gewog under Wangdue Phodrang Dzongkhag (2018).<\/a><strong><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>Royal Society for Protection of Nature, Bhutan. Rufford Funded. <u>https:\/\/www.rufford.org\/projects<\/u><\/li>\n<li><strong><b>Dorji Y<\/b><\/strong>, Ahmed IU, Godbold DL, Wangdi N, (2017). Vegetative and edaphic control on soil C storage in altitudinal forests of Himalayan Bhutan. Poster at the Gf\u00f6 Conference. DOI: <a href=\"http:\/\/dx.doi.org\/10.13140\/RG.2.2.33514.72641\"><u>13140\/RG.2.2.33514.72641<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Wangdi N, <strong><b>Dorji Y<\/b><\/strong>, Om K, Nirola MP (2018). Reducing the Vulnerability of Bhutan\u2019s Forests to the Expected Impacts of Climate Change. Policy Brief. UWICER Policy Brief Series 2018: No.1, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Bhutan.<\/li>\n<li><strong><b>Dorji Y,<\/b><\/strong>Gamage H, Shmidt S. (2008). Morphological and Biochemical differences between the putative polyploidy and diploid lines of <em><i>Elaeocarpus grandis<\/i><\/em>\u00a0trees in different temperature regimes. Thesis. University of Queensland, Biological Sciences Faculty, Brisbane, Australia.<\/li>\n<li><strong><b>Dorji Y<\/b><\/strong>, Shmidt S. (2007). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/309379315_Alligator_Weed_Alternanthera_philoxeroides_Aggression_Over_Australian_Native_Weed_Alternanthera_denticulata?_sg%5B0%5D=0qOWH90fqO1VfvSDmh21ceZaxPMn88WMN9zxklpDLndHanyxAFEds-1exoFKzT0GJxgoMVQkbgAVRY7CJ84ley-h3zHNacuinJXPlemZ.GjAlTyeidfeehGI7LSJ2yk2P2hfaH5vrIp3zcvG5_OipLzBcQ_STi6wffTdf5fIXglbFSaC6A7cOc87ZTjo7ZA\">Alligator Weed (<em><i>Alternanthera philoxeroides<\/i><\/em>) Aggression Over Australian Native Weed (<em><i>Alternanthera denticulata<\/i><\/em>)<\/a>in a greenhouse experimental setup. University of Queensland, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Australia. DOI:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/dx.doi.org\/10.13140\/RG.2.2.11657.24163\"><u>13140\/RG.2.2.11657.24163<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong><b>Grants (Funded Research):<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>SortiScan- Assessment of qualtiy attributes and automated quality grading of standing trees through the use of mobile laser scanning.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>2019-01\u00a0to\u00a02021-01\u00a0|\u00a0Contract<\/p>\n<p>Landwirtschaftliche Rentenbank (G\u00f6ttingen, Lower Saxony, DE)<\/p>\n<p>GRANT_NUMBER:\u00a0844732<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/dx.doi.org\/10.13039\/501100018686\"><u>http:\/\/dx.doi.org\/10.13039\/501100018686<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>Rapid assessment of roadside bird diversity in Punakha District, Bhutan.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>2018-02\u00a0to\u00a02020-05\u00a0|\u00a0Grant<\/p>\n<p>Royal University of Bhutan (Thimphu, BT)<\/p>\n<p>FUNDREF:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/dx.doi.org\/10.13039\/501100014156\"><u>http:\/\/dx.doi.org\/10.13039\/501100014156<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>Assessment of nutrient from Partheniumhystephorus compost using different inoculants<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>2017-07\u00a0to\u00a02019-02\u00a0|\u00a0Grant<\/p>\n<p>Royal University of Bhutan (Thimphu, BT)<\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>Coccinellidae diversity of Bhutan (Insecta: Coleoptera)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>2017-03\u00a0to\u00a02019-04\u00a0|\u00a0Grant<\/p>\n<p>AURG grant (Thimphu, Bhutan, BT)<\/p>\n<p><u>URL:\u00a0<\/u><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/00305316.2021.1930604\"><u>https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/00305316.2021.1930604<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li>Assessment of Biomass, Carbon Stock and Climate Change Mitigation Potentials of Balcooa Bamboo<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>2017-02\u00a0to\u00a02018-03\u00a0|\u00a0Award<\/p>\n<p>Royal University of Bhutan (Thimphu, Bhutan, BT)<\/p>\n<p>FUNDREF:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/dx.doi.org\/10.13039\/501100014156\"><u>http:\/\/dx.doi.org\/10.13039\/501100014156<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><b>Award:<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>PhD with Outstanding grade of <em><i>\u201cMagna Cum Laude\u201d<\/i><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Personal details: Designation: Lecturer Phone: 17919641 Email: ydorji.cnr@rub.edu.bt\u00a0and Yonten.dorji@uni-goettingen.de Research Gate: https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/profile\/Yonten-Dorji ORCID: https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-6508-9582 Google Scholar: https:\/\/scholar.google.de\/citations?user=jzTSd4wAAAAJ&amp;hl=en Research Interest: Forest Ecology, Climate Change, Forest Digitization, Silviculture Qualifications: PhD in Forest Sciences and Forest Ecology from the University of G\u00f6ttingen, Germany [2019 \u2013 2023] in Climatology &amp; Mountain Forestry, BOKU University, Austria [2013 to 2015] Environmental Botany, University of Queensland, Australia [2005 to 2008] Brief Bio: I am a Lecturer and Researcher in the college of Natural Resources, Royal University of Bhutan. 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