
Karma Pedey
Assistant Professor
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Kinley
Lecturer
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He taught Dzongkha in a High School for seven years before joining NRC as an Associate Lecturer. He served in Monastic body as an Internal Auditor as well as an Administrative Officer. Kinley also has experience of working in the Dzongkhag Administration as a Surveyor and an Accountant.
Kinlay has a Master Degree in Buddhist Philosophy from Tango Buddhist College.
As a teacher, he took initiatives to coordinate spiritual activities, orient students to Driglam Namzha and conduct programmes to promote the National Language besides teaching. The wide and rich experience that Kinlay has will help the students to grow into responsible individuals.
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Kezang Choden
Lecturer & Programme Leader for BA in Political Science and Sociology
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Kezang Choden is an assistant Lecturer in the Department of Political Science and Sociology. Her research interest is on marriage and cultural changes.
Her passion to be a teacher and work with youths will drive her to excel as a teacher and make difference in the learning of the students.
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Dr. Umesh Chandra Sharma
Professor
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Professor Umesh also worked in Hawassa University, Ethiopia where he taught at Masters level and developed Language Modules for Graduate programme.
In Bhutan, he taught English at Sherubtse College, Royal University of Bhutan. Besides teaching, he was engaged as a member of the English Syllabus Reform Committee for developing “Language” Modules for Graduate and Master Programmes.
Before joining Norbuling Rigter College Professor Umesh taught at College of Women, Seiyun, Hadramout University in Yemen.
With long years of teaching experience in different countries which are socio-culturally diverse, Professor Umesh will definitely contribute to the education of the students at Norbuling Rigter College.
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Pramananda Dhital
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Penjor
Lecturer
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As a teacher, he had served as Dzongkha Resource Person for graduates appearing for RCSC. Besides teaching, he shouldered various responsibilities such as Head of Department for Dzongkha and Driglam Namzha Coordinator. He is highly committed to enrich the learning and development of his students.
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Kuenzang Dorji
Lecturer & FSV Staff Advisor
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Kuenzang Dorji is an assistant Lecturer in the Department of Political Science and Sociology. His research interest is on the water management and hydropower projects in Bhutan.
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Priyanka Paul
Lecturer
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She is currently pursuing Masters of Philosophy in English Studies (M.Phil.) on ‘Dialectics of Care: An Ecofeminist Analysis of Arundhati Roy’s Select Non-fiction’ from Christ (deemed to be university), India. She has presented her research papers in a number of national and international seminars in India.
Before joining NRC Ms Paul worked as an Assistant Editor—ELT with Encyclopaedia Britannica India Pvt. Ltd (Indiannica Learning Pvt. Ltd.), India. She has worked with Indian Institute of Mass Communication, India as a Research Associate on the project, ‘Capacity Building in Communicating Science and Biosafety’. Ms Paul, in addition, has the experience of working as a travel writer (trainee) with Srishti Publications Pvt. Ltd., India. She has also worked as an English Teacher and Conversation Partner with Lha Charitable Trust, India.
Ms Paul’s believes in utilizing her varied work experience across governmental, non-governmental, corporate, and private sectors in shaping her teaching abilities as per the students’ needs. Her objective is to motivate her students to develop their own learning interests and critical thinking so as to establish a learner-centered environment in the classroom.
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Pema Tshering
Lecturer & Programme Leader for BA in Dzongkha and English
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He started his teaching profession as a high school teacher from 2007 to 2015. From 2016 to 2019, worked as a lecturer in Gedu Business College (GBS).
Lopen Pema carries a research paper in his name and has a keen interest in bringing research to enrich his teaching and contribute to the research culture at NRC. Currently, he is earnestly working on his new research titled: “Source and Origin of Dzongkha Language.”
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Yeshi Samdrup
Lecturer & Programme Leader for BA in Development Studies
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As a part of the Master’s programme, he conducted research on two topics on ‘Relationship of Tsamdro Management Activities as a Source of Livelihood to the Herders’ and ‘Impact of Post-Harvest Training on Farmers in Lhuntse, Mongar, Trashigang and Trashiyangtse Dzongkhags’.
His research experiences would definitely serve to give a sharp edge to his teaching and learning experience.
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Passang Lhamo
Lecturer
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Passang pursued her Masters research on a very interesting topic “Modernity and the Patrons of Drayang.” Thus, her academics, complimented with her research experience would have a far-reaching impact on teaching and learning experience with her students.
Currently Passang serves in the capacity of Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Political Science and Sociology at Norbuling Rigter College.
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Thinley Namgay
Lecturer
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Thinley taught English at Sakon Nakhon Technical College in Thailand for two years before he joined NRC in 2021.
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Dawa Norbu
Lecturer
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As a part of his Masters Study, Dawa conducted a research on “Sino-Bhutan Relationship: Examining the Calls for Greater Engagement.” Thus, his research experience combined with his educational back-ground would make a deep impact on the academic and personal growth of the students.
He is currently an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Political Science and Sociology at Norbuling Rigter College.
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Dago Palden
Senior Lecturer
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Ms. Dago Palden carries 10 years of teaching experience having worked as a teacher and another 4 years as a lecturer at Royal Thimphu College. While in Thailand, she also taught communication skills to the JICA volunteers to Bhutan at Thammasat University, Bangkok.
During her Masters course, Dago successfully published two papers titled: a) How teacher Misbehaviour Affect Teacher Credibility and b) Tourism in Bhutan: An analysis of the ‘High Impact, Low volume’ Policy.
Her interest lies in teaching of English language and literature, information and communication, reading and outdoor activities.
She joined the NRC family as a Senior Lecturer after completing her Desuup training.
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Ugyen Pelden
Lecturer
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Ugyen Pelden is lecturer in the Political Science and Sociology programme. He received his Master’s Degree in Sociology from South Asian University (SAARC University), India after completing BA in Political Science and Sociology from Sherubtse College, Royal University of Bhutan.
Ugyen Pelden attended the International Anti-corruption Summer School for Students and Young people–Asia organized by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime in 2021.
His research interest is on determinants and seeks to unravel the conditions of youth in contemporary Bhutan.
Ugyen Pelden’s enthusiasm to engage in research, academic and industrial experiences deeply contributes to the academic and personal development of his students.
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Priyashree Rai
Lecturer
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Prior to joining NRC, she taught English at Karma Academy for four years where she received many accolades. Her teaching experience and belief in lifelong learning will help her students to progress and excel.
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Namgay Wangchuk
Lecturer
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As a part of his Master’s Programme, Namgay carried out research on Overview on Growth and Development of Bhutanese Economy. Thus, the combination of his research experience and academic credential complimented by his commitment and willingness to learn fosters his credibility to enrich academic and personal development and growth of his students.
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Sonam Yangkee Phurba
Lecturer
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Before joining the college, she worked as Assistant Environment/Program Officer in National Environment Officer, RGoB for one and half years. She also worked at the Tourism Council of Bhutan as an Intern. With her industry experience, she will be able to contribute enormously towards making learning meaningful for her students.
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Tshering Wangchuk
Lecturer
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He has researched and presented on the topic “Evolution of National Day Addresses from 2006-2018’. And also worked on a research topic titled as “Cultural Wisdom and Sustainable Development in Satsam Chorteon”. He has also worked as an Assistant Researcher for the research project “Understanding, Developing, and Supporting Meaningful Work for Youth with Disabilities in Bhutan: Networks, Communities, and Transitions” from July, 2019 to July, 2020. And has travelled extensively across Bhutan for the purpose of data collection while serving in the project. He has also been a part of Erasmus+ mobility programme in the Netherlands from 13th- 25th January, 2019.
Currently, he is researching on the change in ownership of temple in Tshento Gewog with a tentative topic titled as “Change in monastery ownership in Tshento Gewog within the larger local and national political and social dynamics”
He has been in the teaching profession since 2017. And at the moment, he coordinates Rigter Mind Meet.
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Tashi Tobgay
Lecturer
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He taught Dzongkha at Gedu College of Business Studies Sanskrit and Lhadri (painting) at College of Language and Culture Studies. Tashi Tongay also taught Dzongkha Literature at Pasakha Ugyen Dorji Choekhorling Monastery (Gonzin Dratshang). Further, he served as a volunteer teacher and taught Tibetan history, grammar and Buddhist philosophy to Tibetan Community at Norgayling (Nagpur, India).
Funded by Annual University Research Grant (AURG), he conducted research on Culture of using Dzongkha reading and writing in the offices. He also participated in several workshops on research and VLE initiated by Gedu College of Business Studies. Tashi Tobgay also participated in qualitative data analysis and report writing workshop organized by College of Language and Culture Studies and translation workshop conducted by Central University of Tibetan Studies in Sarnath, Varanasi, India.
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Jigme Nidup
Assistant Professor
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Before taking up the position of Assistant Professor in NRC, he worked at the National Environment Commission Secretariat, Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project Authority and as an Adjunct Lecturer at the College of Natural Resources. He served as resource person and panel member for Viva-voca for the Royal Civil Service Commission Examination. He was also an External Examiner for B.Sc. Environment Science Programme at Sherubtse College and Resource Person for teachers undertaking continuing education at Samtse College of Education.Prior to that, Mr. Jigme Nidup taught in the Department of Geography and Planning at Sherubste College for more than seven years. During this tenure he served as the Head of the Department, taught various modules and also published several research papers.
Jigme participated in numerous workshops and educational courses, both in-country and ex-country, relevant to the tertiary education. He has professional skills and knowledge to manage the key areas of an organization and that are also vital both in personal and professional life. Having received extensive experience in leadership and management, he is sought out for his expertise
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Kinga Wangdi
Senior Lecturer
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Prior to joining NRC, he taught in several schools and facilitated a number of Professional Development workshops for school teachers. He also served as a facilitator when Educating for Gross National Happiness programme was launched in the schools in Bhutan.
Kinga contributed to the development of English Curriculum for schools as a member of the Writers Workshop. Kinga also served as Test Developer, Chief Marker and Supervising Examiner for BCSEA.
With his vast of teaching experience, Kinga Wangdi has the aptitude to contribute to the personal and academic enrichment and growth of his students.
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Yeshey Dorjee
Lecturer
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He taught in several schools close to two decades. During this period, he shouldered many significant responsibilities to enhance smoot operation of the schools where he served.
With his rich experience in student centred learning and flair for digital learning, Yeshey will enrich the academic development and personal growth of students.
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