Dawa Pem is a Lecturer with extensive experience in information technology, digital learning and institutional ICT development. She holds a Master of Information Technology from Murdoch University, Australia, supported by an Australia Awards Scholarship, and a Bachelor of Computer Application from India. Since joining the college in 2008, she has served in progressively senior ICT positions, including Deputy Chief ICT Officer, before moving into her current academic role.

Her key contributions include strengthening campus internet connectivity, extending fibre-optic networks to academic and residential facilities, and upgrading classroom and computer laboratory technologies. She implemented Moodle as the college’s Virtual Learning Environment and KOHA for library automation, developed the college website and room-booking system, and contributed to the Royal University of Bhutan’s Information Management System. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she supported online teaching, digital assessment and training for faculty and students.

Her academic contributions include developing the Educational Technology and School Excellence module for the MA in Educational Leadership and facilitating professional development in ICT-supported teaching and learning. She has also led or contributed to institutional policies and user resources covering website management, virtual learning, acceptable technology use and digital systems. Her research work addresses online teaching and learning and the effective use of Google Classroom.

She has contributed to Erasmus+ projects concerning happiness and wellbeing, teacher assistant training and institutional development, including developing a digital platform for Happiness and Wellbeing Centres. Her service on college management, academic and STEM committees reflects her continuing contribution to institutional governance and educational innovation.