Business, ICT and Mathematics

Mr. Ugyen has taught in the business department at the Royal Thimphu College as a senior lecturer. He taught varied subjects such as international business, business ethics, negotiations, research, marketing, analytical skills and tourism. He also worked as an assistant documentation officer at the National Assembly Secretariat, RGOB, as an assistant manager at Bhutan Power Corporation Limited in the Human Resource and Administration Department and as a SEO consultant at Domain.com, Inc at Boulder City, NV, United States. Further, he worked as a professional licensed senior tour guide in Bhutan.

He strongly believes that it is always better to refer to works of well renowned researchers and scholars from world renowned universities with adequate or generous budget because research is not everyone’s cup of tea.

Due to work related pressures, he jointly published a paper with Dr. Aaditya Pradhan on ‘Financial Performance Analysis of Bank of Bhutan Limited using Regression Analysis’ in the International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (IJTSRD); and another paper with Dr. Sourav Basu and Tshering Yangchen on ‘Impact of Green Human Resource Management (GHRM) Practices on Norbuling Rigter College (NRC) Staff Job Satisfaction’ in the American Journal of Social and Humanitarian Research along These two papers, according to him, is a stepping stone to the world of research for him. The joint publication of these two papers, according to Ugyen, is also an example of the indispensability of collaboration. Co teaching of a module at NRC is another good practice of collaboration because it helps us to understand what our weaknesses are and how to strengthen them.

With long years of teaching and industry experience, Ugyen Thinlay will enhance the learning of his students.

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As a part of his MBA Degree, he worked as a consultant of Bhutan Telecom and developed a marketing strategy. In 2022, he also completed PgCert in Education from Samtse College of Education.

Dr. Tshering completed his Doctoral Studies in 2022 from Jagdishprasad Jhabarmal Tibrewala University, India.

With his varied exposure and experience in the field of Education, Dr. Tshering Phuntsho will contribute to the academic growth of Norbuling Rigter College.

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With over six years of teaching experience at the tertiary level, Mr. Jamtsho has been actively involved in academia, teaching Finance, Research, and Management related modules while integrating theoretical knowledge with practical applications. Beyond academia, he has diverse industry experience across corporate and private sectors. As part of his MBA program, he worked as a consultant for Construction Development Corporation Limited (CDCL), where he designed a Training Needs Assessment Model for the organisation. After graduation, he underwent training on Capacity Building in Agriculture in Israel under the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. He has also worked as an Assistant Accountant in a private tour agency and as a freelance cultural tour guide. Mr. Jamtsho is also an active freelance trainer, conducting professional development sessions in Finance, Business strategy, and Leadership. His strong academic background, combined with hands-on industry exposure, allows him to bridge the gap between education and real-world applications, making learning more engaging and impactful for students.

His extensive academic and professional experience enables him to mentor and prepare students for real-world challenges.

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Ms. Dawa brings a wealth of experience in higher education, having taught at institutions such as Gedu College of Business Studies and the Royal Thimphu College. Her expertise spans across multiple areas, including Finance, Management, and Marketing, which she imparts to students at the tertiary level.

In addition to her academic role, Ms. Dawa is a certified trainer in entrepreneurship, a field in which she is passionate about. As an entrepreneurship trainer, she conducts a range of training sessions and workshops designed to equip aspiring entrepreneurs with the practical tools and knowledge they need to launch and manage businesses.

Ms. Dawa joined Norbuling Rigter College (NRC) in 2019, bringing with her valuable experience in tertiary education. With a strong background in teaching and a commitment to student development, she has played an important role in enhancing the learning experience at NRC. Her expertise in various business disciplines, combined with her passion for education, positions her to make significant contributions to both the academic growth of students and the overall progress of the college.

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Prior to joining NRC, she worked as Business faculty at RTC, Training Coordinator for the Institute of Happiness and as an employee of an Air Ticketing company in Bhutan. She has sound knowledge of Adaptive Leadership and Change Management which she was exposed to while working at the Institute of Happiness. Mrs Bishnu also has industry experience which will enrich classroom learning of her students.

During her MBA, she conducted a major research project on “Product Awareness and Customer Relationship Management”: A case of RICBL as an expansion on her dissertation submitted for an MBA course.

With her teaching and industry experiences, Mrs Bishnu will contribute extensively to the personal and academic growth of her students.

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He worked in Bhutan Telecom Limited. He also carries experience of working as survey enumerator which is fundamental for research work. These opportunities and experiences exposed him to industry life.

Mr. Dorji Wangdi conducted a major research project on Impact of Emotional Intelligence on Academic achievement of GCBS students. He also worked conducted a consultancy research project on Training Need Assessment (TNA) of RMA employees and the importance of digital currency in 21st Century.

With his research and industry experiences, Mr. Dorji Wangdi will contribute to the academic learning and personal development of his students.

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She worked as intern at Bhutan National Bank Limited. This gave her opportunity to get immersed in industry experience. Ms. Sangay Zam conducted a major research project on Factors Affecting Brand Switch in Cellular Networks in Bhutan. She also conducted a consultancy research project on Examining the mediating role of Training and Development between Human.

With her research and industry experiences, Ms Sangay Zam will enrich the academic learning and personal development of her students.

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After his undergraduate studies, Chencho served as a Student Service Coordinator and also taught at Jigme Sherubling Center School, Khaling.

During his MBA, he conducted major research on “Employee Retention Strategy of Bhutan Development Bank”.

With his teaching and research experiences, Chencho has the aptitude to contribute to academic enrichment and personal development of his students.

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Ms. Khagi Maya Dhakal is keen on conducting research. Her recent research papers are on “Effects of Training on Employee Performance: Measuring the Training Effects through Employee Engagement, Employee Motivation, and Job Satisfaction” and “Impact of COVID-19 on Education in Bhutan”.

She also participates actively in voluntary social work.

Her experience in teaching and voluntary activities will enhance learning of students.

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After completing his Masters degree, he taught at Gyelpozhing Higher Secondary School, Mongar for 20 years and then in Yoezerling Higher secondary School, Paro for 4 years.

He has published three books with DSB Publications during his career. He had also conducted an action research on Factors affecting academic achievement while he was in Gyelpozhing HSS.

During his career, Sudev Mariyil worked as School Management Board member, School Management Team member, HOD (Mathematics), School Academic Board member, Examination Coordinator, Mess Coordinator, Audio visual in-charge, Internal Auditor, Games & Sports Committee Member, among others.

The combination of his research, academic and managerial experiences will contribute meaningfully to the academic and personal development of the students.

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She contributed a joint publication on Covid-19 Pandemic! Its impact on 3 Es (Earth, Economy and environment).

Her industry experience and commitment to learning will advance the classroom experience of her students.

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He initially started his career as an instructor, temporary teacher, focal person for NFE, administrative assistant, operation manager and finally as a chief executive officer. He had served in various capacities in different organizations over the last fourteen years.

Mr. Damcho Gyeltshen has attended diverse and relevant online education and training courses on Introduction to business management, from Kings College, London, Climate change and sovereign risk from Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI), Introduction to sustainable finance from UN, Teaching English in foreign language (TEFL) provided by Professional Teacher Record Institute, Introduction to sustainable development in Asia and the Pacific from Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI), Cluster-base in-service program for teaching aids, tools, methodology and lesson planning, Fundamentals of digital marketing from Google digital garage, Leadership in fleet management acquired through training from UNICEF, and Marketing as value creation acquired through google digital Garage.

He has published a journal on “Political marketing plan” in International Journal of Engineering Applied Science and Technology.

During his career, Damcho Gyeltshen worked as focal person for Non-formal education center (NFE), Chairperson for HRC Committee, focal person for gender equality and prevention of sexual harassment in workplace, Administrative head for training programs, financial and management head of the company, among others.

The combination of his research, academic and managerial experiences have an added value for a meaningful contribution to the academic and personal development of the college students.

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After completing his Masters degree, Dr. Aaditya worked as a visiting faculty in the Department of Management at Sri Ramaswamy Memorial University, Sikkim. He has also worked as a part-time teaching faculty at Accelerator Academy, Vision Academy and Smart Academy, Sikkim, India.

He has published three research papers pertaining to performance evaluation of banks operating in Bhutan and Evaluation of Non-Banking Financial Companies of India. He has presented his research papers in National and International conferences in India.Further, he researched and wrote a paper titled “A Study of Need of Microfinance in Southern Bhutan” for the fulfillment of his master degree.

Aaditya worked as an intern under the finance manager of ‘Government Fruit Preservation Factory’, Sikkim. Thus, the combination of his research, academic and industrial experiences will deeply contribute to the academic and personal development of the students.

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A founding faculty member since 2017 and currently serving as Assistant Professor at Norbuling Rigter College, he has been instrumental in shaping the institution’s programmes, influencing curriculum reviews and ensuring alignment with national education objectives. He has contributed meaningfully to the College Visioning Exercise 2025, helping define the mission, core values, and strategic objectives, and has also played a key role in embedding robust quality assurance during accreditation and advancing long-term institutional development. Before joining Norbuling Rigter College, Dr Basu served as a Lecturer at Royal Thimphu College (RTC) in Bhutan for four years and also contributed as a Guest Lecturer at several colleges under the Techno India Group in India for around one and a half years.

An advocate of research-led teaching, Dr. Basu has authored two academic books, Management Theory and Practice and Organisational Behaviour and Culture, and has published widely in international peer-reviewed journals on leadership, human resource management and technology-enhanced learning. He serves as an international editor on the boards of several peer-reviewed journals, regularly supervises undergraduate research projects, mentors students and conducts professional development workshops for faculty with a focus on academic integrity, curriculum innovation and student-centred teaching. He has delivered keynote addresses and served as session chair at several international conferences. Beyond the classroom, he promotes knowledge exchange by advising entrepreneurs, hosting dialogues with industry professionals and participating in panel discussions that connect students with real-world perspectives.

Dr. Basu is recognised for his expertise in digital pedagogy and the responsible integration of artificial intelligence in education. As AI Focal Person, he has developed comprehensive AI policy frameworks and facilitated training programmes nationwide on AI literacy, prompt engineering and ethical use of AI. He has undertaken advanced training including the Training of Trainers (ToT) Programme on the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Teaching and Research conducted by the Royal University of Bhutan, the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence’s One Million Prompters Programme, and certifications in generative AI ethics and advanced prompt engineering. These credentials collectively strengthen his capacity to design and deliver impactful faculty development initiatives on emerging technologies and digital learning.

His commitment to educational innovation has been recognised by the Patent Office, Government of India, which has granted a design patent in his name for his work titled “AI-Powered Dual-Screen Dashboard for Teamwork Enhancement”. He has also received a copyright in his name for his work titled “Collaborative Intelligence (CI): The Future Equation of Human-AI Synergy”. Dr. Basu’s contributions have been celebrated internationally with distinctions including the World Icon of Peace (2019), the 100 Most Dedicated Professors Award (2019), the Asia’s Best Researcher Award in Management (2023) and the Most Outstanding Global Educator and Researcher Award (2024). He is also an Individual Professional Life Member of the All India Management Association (AIMA), India’s apex body for management professionals. Collectively, these honours reflect his standing as a globally recognised thought leader whose work continues to inspire educators and empower students in Bhutan and well beyond.

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He has worked as a Research Officer at the Office of the Vice Chancellor, Royal University of Bhutan where he was responsible for research-related tasks. His role involved assessing academic and institutional data to support decision-making processes. Beyond academics, Dependra is passionate about modern technologies and mathematics.

The combination of his research, academic and managerial experiences will contribute meaningfully to the academic and personal development of the students.

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He worked as a Principal and CEO, Serampore College (University), West Bengal, India during 2015-2024. During this period, he was the President of College Faculty (Governing Body) from 2015 - 2024. He was also the Secretary, Council of Serampore College (University) from 2015 - 2024, Convener, Senate of Serampore College (University) from 2015 - 2024. He worked under the Government of Mizoram as Associate Professor in different government colleges in Mizoram, India from 1995-2015. He served as a Post Graduate Teacher in Mizoram and Guest Lecturer in various colleges. He was an Academic Counsellor for the programme of Post Graduate Diploma in Higher Education (PGDHE), BA Psychology and MA Psychology at Indira Gandhi National Open University from 2010-2012.

Dr. Vansanglura was also involved in many non-profit organisation/associations for the upliftment of the society. He organised various social work programmes. He promoted national and international partnerships by signing as many as 15 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU’s). His hard work and dedication were recognised by various organisations by bestowing 13 prestigious awards. He has made various significant contributions and achievements in advancing education in India and elsewhere. He was also actively involved in numerous international linkage, collaboration and exchange programmes with various institutions in USA, Europe and Asia.

Dr. Vansanglura published two books and many articles in a book, journals, magazines and newspapers. He presented papers in national and international seminars. He was a member of the panel at the “Reforming Elementary Education in Mizoram” in the 10th Zoram Research Foundation ‘THINK-TANK DISCUSSION FORUM’ at SCERT, Aizawl, organized by Zoram Research Foundation, Mizoram.

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Her academic projects, such as LagdaAI, Stock Market Analysis using Apache Spark and Hadoop, Text-to-Image Generation with GANs, and Neural Style Transfer for Bhutanese Arts, showcase her technical abilities and innovative approach. She received the Best Project Award for LagdaAI and has also completed professional certifications, including Google UI/UX Design, AWS Cloud Foundations, and the Innovation Challenge by DHI & Super FabLab.

Alongside academics, she served as Vice President of Tarayana, leading community service and events. Proficient in multiple programming languages and fluent in Dzongkha and Sharchop with working proficiency in English and Lhotshampa, she combines technical expertise with leadership, teamwork, and creativity, making her a versatile professional committed to meaningful contributions.

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