Mr Thinley Wangchuk
Assistant Professor
Thinley Wangchuk is an Assistant Professor with over three decades of experience in science teaching and teacher education. He holds a Master of Science in Science Education from Curtin University of Technology, Australia, and a Bachelor of Education in Science from the National Institute of Education, Samtse.
He began his career teaching at Ugyen Dorji and Gyelpozhing high schools before joining Paro College of Education in 1999. His academic responsibilities include teaching primary science and ICT education across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, developing science modules, supervising teaching practice and supporting the professional development of pre-service and in-service teachers.
His expertise centres on innovative science pedagogy, effective learning environments and STEM education. His research includes studies of Bhutanese teachers’ and student teachers’ understanding, attitudes and classroom practices in STEM subjects. His publications also include an international book chapter on school–university partnerships across Australia, Nepal and Bhutan. Professional training in Japan and Sri Lanka has further strengthened his work in primary science education and digital learning.
