Dr Dorji Wangchuk
Dean of Research and Innovation
Dr Dorji Wangchuk is an Assistant Professor with over 30 years of experience in English language education, educational research and academic leadership. He has served in various leadership positions, including Dean of Academic Affairs and Programme Leader for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Currently, he is serving as the Dean of Research and Industrial Linkages at Paro College of Education, overseeing research development, academic collaboration and institutional research initiatives.
He holds a PhD and an M.Phil in English from the English and Foreign Languages University, India, a Master of Education from Edith Cowan University, Perth, Australia, and a Bachelor of Education in Primary English from the National Institute of Education, Samtse, Bhutan. His academic background supports his teaching, research and professional contributions to English language education and teacher development.
Dr. Wangchuk has contributed significantly to curriculum development, academic programme design and educational policy formulation. His contributions include developing postgraduate programmes, educational research modules, action research resources and English communication modules. He has also contributed to developing academic policies, strengthening institutional systems and the Bhutan Professional Standards for Teachers.
His research and scholarly contributions include publications on English language education, Bhutanese folk literature, bilingualism and cultural studies. He has authored and co-authored books, research articles and educational materials, secured research grants and undertaken consultancy assignments. As a resource person and academic expert, he has facilitated professional development in educational research, action research, teaching pedagogy and academic writing. His academic service includes supervising research projects, examining undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes, reviewing academic publications and contributing to programme development and quality assurance. Through these contributions, he supports the advancement of teacher education, research excellence and educational development in Bhutan.
