Our People
Bhagat Suberi (PhD)
Head of the Department
Dr. Bhagat Suberi serves as the Head of the Department of Forest Science at the College of Natural Resources (CNR), Royal University of Bhutan. He holds a Ph.D. in Forestry and brings extensive expertise in forestry, climate change, and environmental science. With a strong academic and research foundation, Dr. Suberi focuses on sustainable forest management and climate adaptation finance, contributing significantly to Bhutan’s efforts in environmental sustainability.
Mr. Nythri Tshering
Associate Lecturer
PL, BSc in Forestry
Mr. Nythri Tshering is an Associate Lecturer in the Department of Forest Science at the College of Natural Resources, Royal University of Bhutan. He holds an M.Sc. in Forestry from the Forest Research Institute, Dehradun, and a B.Sc. (Hons) in Botany and Life Sciences from Sherubtse College. Recognized for academic excellence through multiple King’s Certificates and the Honorary President’s Medal, he remains dedicated to contributing to evidence-based conservation and sustainable natural resource management.
Mr. Laxmi Sagar
Associate Lecturer
PL, MSc in Natural Resources Management
Mr. Laxmi Sagar is an Associate Lecturer at the Department of Forest Science, College of Natural Resources, Royal University of Bhutan. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Forestry and a Master of Science in Conservation Biology by Research from the College of Natural Resources, as well as a Master of Science in Organic Agriculture and Agroecology from the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (BOKU), His research interests span freshwater ecology, forest ecology, and biodiversity conservation, with a particular focus on understanding ecological interactions and their implications for sustainable resource management in Bhutan.
Yonten Dorji (PhD)
Lecturer
PL, MSc in Conservation Biology
Dr. Yonten Dorji is a Scientist at the College of Natural Resources, Royal University of Bhutan specializing in forest dynamics, climate science, and conservation. He earned his PhD in Forest Sciences and Forest Ecology from the Göttingen University, Germany. He also holds an MSc in Climatology & Mountain Forestry from BOKU University, Vienna, Austria, and a BSc (Hons) in Environmental Botany from the University of Queensland, Australia.
Yeshi Khandu (PhD)
Lecturer
Dr. Yeshey Khandu is a Lecturer and Programme Coordinator for MSc Natural Resource Management at Department of Forest Science, College of Natural Resources, Royal University of Bhutan. Prior to joining RUB in 2004, he was Forest Conservator and Manager at Department of Forestry and Park Services, Bhutan. He has vast field experience in scientific and sustainable management of forests. Dr. Yeshey has published articles as the authors and co-authors on both the national and international high impact factor journals. He also earned several first and second-class honours’ certificates in various courses from the University of Aberdeen, UK.
Asst. Prof. Ugyen Dorji
Head, Centre for Environment and Climate Research
Asst. Professor Ugyen Dorji is a leading freshwater ecologist in Bhutan with over a decade of experience in teaching, research, and professional services. His academic and research interests lie in freshwater and wetland ecosystems, river morphology, spatial distribution and statistical modeling of species, hydrology, and ecohydrology. He has facilitated more than 70 professional and capacity-building trainings and has authored over 70 publications, including peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, policy briefs, and technical reports. He has also served as a consultant and expert advisor on numerous national projects related to aquatic biodiversity, hydropower impact assessments, environmental flows, and climate change impacts on river systems.
Mr. Cheten Dorji
Lecturer
On study
Mr. Cheten Dorji is a lecturer and researcher at the College of Natural Resources (CNR) in Bhutan, specializing in invertebrate taxonomy, phylogeography, and evolutionary biology, particularly focusing on camel crickets, and is pursuing a PhD at Massey University in New Zealand, building on his previous work at CNR and experience in Germany and Austria. He’s passionate about discovering new species and understanding evolutionary patterns through fieldwork and molecular techniques.
Mr. Karma Sherub
Associate Lecturer
On study
Mr. Karma Sherub is a dedicated faculty member and researcher at the College of Natural Resources (CNR) in Bhutan, specializing in Forestry and Wildlife Conservation, with expertise in areas like eDNA for conservation, hornbill ecology, and sustainable mountain agriculture, actively engaging with communities and pursuing advanced studies, including a PhD at ETH Zurich, to bridge science and conservation
Mr. Rupesh Subedi
Associate Lecturer
Mr. Rupesh Subedi is an academic at the College of Natural Resources (CNR), Royal University of Bhutan (RUB), serving as an associate Lecturer, with research interests in biology, forestry (like Persian Walnut ecology), fisheries, and aquatic sciences, contributing to publications and bringing expertise in these natural resource fields to students and research.