Academic Staff – College of Language and Culture Studies

Mr. Sangay Thinley

BLL Programme Leader

Mr. Sangay Thinley

BLL Programme Leader

Sangay Thinley holds a MA in Indian Classical Dance (Manipuri Dance) from Visva-Bharati University, Shantineketan, Kolkata. He studied origin of Indian Classical Dance, Contemporary dances and Art and Theatre. His research area is mainly focused on Bhutanese Vajrayana mask dance and different aspects of Bhutanese culture. Currently, he teaches mask dance and Jungrab in the college.

Phone:+975-17704041
Email:sangaythinley@rub.edu.bt

Mr. Kinzang Dorji

BDCS Programme Leader

Mr. Kinzang Dorji

BDCS Programme Leader

Kinzang Dorji holds a Master’s in Applied Buddhism under the Central campus of Lumbini Buddhist University, Nepal.

Phone:+975-17252745
Email:kinzangdorji@rub.edu.bt

Mr. Tenzin Darjay

MA Programme Leader

Mr. Tenzin Darjay

MA Programme Leader

Tenzin Dargay holds a Master’s in Buddhist Philosophy from Central University of Tibetan Studies, India.

Phone:+975-17487348
Email:tenzindarjay.clcs@rub.edu.bt

Dawa Lhamo

Asst Professor, English

Dawa Lhamo

Asst Professor, English

Dawa Lhamo holds a Master’s degree in English Literature from the University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. She studied postcolonial theory and literature with a special focus on Anita Desai. She is interested in women writers from South and South East Asia. Her research interest lie in Sociology of Education, Gender Studies, and Women and Management. She is a senior faculty in the Department of English. Currently, she teaches Contemporary Literature, Women and Social Change, English for Professional Communication, and Academic Skills.

Phone:+975-17609627
Email:dawalhamo.clcs@rub.edu.bt

Kinley Dema

Lecturer,English

Kinley Dema

Lecturer,English

Kinley Dema holds a Master’s in English Linguistic from English and Foreign Language University, India.

Phone:+975-17679726
Email:kinleydema.clcs@rub.edu.bt

Tshering Yangki

Lecturer,English

Tshering Yangki

Lecturer,English

Tshering Yangki holds a Master’s in Communication Science from University of Amsterdam. Her primary research interest lies in the areas of women empowerment, changing information sharing culture and social media. Yangki teaches modules on English Language and Literature and, she is one of the faculty moderators for Campus Radio Station and Dangsel Media Club.

Phone:+975-17722230
Email:tsheringyangki.clcs@rub.edu.bt

Mr. Sangay Phuntsho

Lecturer, History and Culture

Mr. Sangay Phuntsho

Lecturer, History and Culture

Sangay Phuntsho holds a Master’s in Dzongkha and Choekey from College in Language and Culture Studies.

Phone:+975-17644459
Email:sangayphuntsho.clcs@rub.edu.bt

Mr. Choni Tshewang

Lecturer, History and Culture

Mr. Choni Tshewang

Lecturer, History and Culture

Choni Tshewang holds a Master’s of Philosophy in Tibetan Studies from the University of Oslo, Norway.

Phone:+975-17584299
Email:chonitshewang.clcs@rub.edu.bt

Namkha Wangmo

Lecturer, History and Culture

Namkha Wangmo

Lecturer, History and Culture

Namkha Wangmo holds a MA in Fine Arts (Textile Design) from Visva-Bharati University, Shantineketan, Kolkata. She studied Art History, Visual Arts, and Textile Design. Her research area is mainly focused on Bhutan’s indigenous textile weaves, significance of textile and textile usage in day-to-day life of Bhutanese people. Currently, Namkha Wangmo teaches classes on Thagzo in the college.

Phone:+975-17943434
Email:namkhawangmo.clcs@rub.edu.bt

Ngawang Gyeltshen

Lecturer, History and Culture

Ngawang Gyeltshen

Lecturer, History and Culture

Ngawang Gyeltshen holds a master’s in Museology and Buddhist Collection Lumbini Buddhist University, Nepal.

Phone:+975-77397744
Email:ngawanggyeltshen@rub.edu.bt

Pema Tsheltrim

Lecturer, History and Culture

Pema Tsheltrim

Lecturer, History and Culture

A small river named Duden flows by their place and supplies it with the necessary

Phone:+975-17624521
Email:pematsheltrim.clcs@rub.edu.bt

Rinchen Dorji

Lecturer, History and Culture

Rinchen Dorji

Lecturer, History and Culture

Rinchen Dorji is an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of History and Culture in the College of Language and Culture Studies. Dorji is a former student of CLCS and completed his Bachelor degree in Language and Culture in 2013. Dorji also received his Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education from Samtse College of Education in 2015. He is interested in examining and documenting the oral cultures of Bhutan. His most research project is a documentation of Phuntsho Choling Goenpa in Trongsa Dzongkhag. Rinchen Dorji is a member of Comprehensive Sexual Health team in CLCS and also coordinates the Dzongkha broadcast for Rigzhung Lungta.

Phone:+975-17249896
Email:rinchendorji.clcs@rub.edu.bt

Sherab Tenzin

Lecturer, History and Culture

Sherab Tenzin

Lecturer, History and Culture

Sherub Tenzin holds MA in Dzongkha and Chokey studies from Institute of Language and Culture Studies. His research area mainly focused on Bhutan’s traditional Songs and Music. Currently, Sherub teaches classes on Songs and Music in the college and also serves as the Culture Secretary of the College.

Phone:+975-17942723
Email:sherabtenzin.clcs@rub.edu.bt

Tshering Peljor

Lecturer, Rigzhung

Tshering Peljor

Lecturer, Rigzhung

Tsering Paljor holds a Master’s degree in Buddhist Philosophy from NNI, Mysore, India. He studied Sutrayana and Tantrayana of Buddhist, Tibetan grammar, religious poetry and History. During his Masters, he also practiced tantric ritual manuals. Currently, he teaches Datroe, Nyngag for regular students and Buddhist Metaphysics for Part-time students. Prior to joining the college in 2015, Tsering Paljor worked as a teacher in Prince Namgyel Wangchuk Academy and Losel Gyetso Academy. Tsering Paljor is also the coordinator for one the Institute’s research Centre: Centre for Buddhist studies. As the Coordinator of the Centre, he recently organized the first ever-national conference on Buddhism in collaboration with Tango Shedra.

Phone:+975-17517653
Email:tsheringpeljor.clcs@rub.edu.bt

Kencho Tshering

Lecturer, Rigzhung

Kencho Tshering

Lecturer, Rigzhung

Kencho Tshering holds a Master’s of Arts in Buddhist Studies from Tango Buddhist Institute.

Phone:+975-77911892
Email:kenchotshering.clcs@rub.edu.bt

Tashi Phuntsho

Lecturer, Rigzhung

Tashi Phuntsho

Lecturer, Rigzhung

ATashi Phuntsho holds a Master’s in Buddhist Philosophy from Ngagyur Nyingma Institute, India.

Phone:+975-17448204
Email:tashiphuntsho.clcs@rub.edu.bt

Samten

Lecturer, Rigzhung

Samten

Lecturer, Rigzhung

Samten has a Master’s degree in Astrology Studies from the Central University of Tibetan Studies (CUTS) Varanasi, India. He studied Indian Astronomy and Buddhist philosophy. His research interest lies in Buddhist geography and Buddhist Cosmology, specifically in a co-relation between the two areas. Samten’s latest publication is a Course book on Tibetan Poetry (Nyenga). His forthcoming publication will be on Buddhist Cosmology. Samten is the Programme Leader for BA in Language and Literature (BLL) in CLCS and currently, teaches Himalayan poetry and Buddhist Philosophy.

Phone:+975-77809308
Email:samten.clcs@rub.edu.bt

Tenzin Dorji

Lecturer, Rigzhung

Tenzin Dorji

Lecturer, Rigzhung

Tenzin Dorji holds a Master’s degree in Buddhist Philosophy from the Central University of Tibetan Studies, Varanasi, India. He studied Tibetan Language and Literature, Sanskrit, Indian and Tibetan Buddhist Philosophy. His primary research interest in this area concerns, among others, Bhutanese’s local dialects and culture, Philosophical and Mind Training related practices. He served as the Acting Dean of Research and Industrial Linkages for 2 years. Currently, Tenzin Dorji teachesy

Phone:+975-17253509
Email:tenzindorji.clcs@rub.edu.bt

Thinley Gyeltshen

Lecturer, Rigzhung

Thinley Gyeltshen

Lecturer, Rigzhung

Thinley Gyeltshen holds a Master’s in Buddhist Philosophy from Taktsey Nyingnma Institute, India.

Phone:+975-17985995
Email:thinleygyeltshen@rub.edu.bt

Yeshi Jamtsho

Lecturer, Rigzhung

Yeshi Jamtsho

Lecturer, Rigzhung

Yeshi Jamtsho holds a Masters degree in Buddhist Philosophy from Ngagyur Nyingma Institute, Mysore, India. Lopen Yeshi teaches Peotry and Buddhist philosophy which includes Buddhist Metaphysis and Madhyamaka. He is currently working on the scholarly definations of Buddhist poetry or snyan ngag.

Phone:+975-17301600
Email:yeshijamtsho.clcs@rub.edu.bt