Sangay Penjor
Canning Vale,Australia
Summary
Innovative architectural, design, and project management professional who is mindful of student engagement and interest and thrives on experiential learning. Time-tested designer of targeted lectures with the audience in mind, devising the most effective methods for helping participants acquire intended information. Creative thinker with the flexibility to allow the audience to guide the direction of lectures and achieve the most out of interdisciplinary education experience.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Lecturer
College of Science and Technology
08.2019 - 07.2023
- Teaching, Research, and administrative work
- Teaching and evaluation of modules: Introduction to Architecture, Bhutanese Architecture, Building Materials, Computer-Aided Design, Climate Responsive Architecture, Energy Efficient Design, Product Design & Ergonomics, Development of Contemporary Architecture & Real Estate Development
- Guide for several student research projects
- Provided training in Google Sketchup and Dialux for college staff (23-27 Sept2021)
- Provided orientation and hands-on training for various machines in Fablab for staff and students of CST, Jigme Namgyal Engineering College (JNEC), and local high school students
- Guide for ten final year thesis for architecture student
- Member of College Research Committee (CRC)
- Member of the Technical Committee of Fablab CST
- Member of Counseling and Support Group
- Department thesis coordinator for the academic year AS2020-SS2021
Intern Architect
Zoriki Studio
07.2017 - 01.2018
- Design, drafting, and rendering of architectural designs
- 3D and visual simulations
- Presentation and client meetings
- Site supervision
Education
Master of Project Management -
05-2025
Diploma in Principles and Application of Digital Fabrication - undefined
08.2022
Bachelor of Architecture - undefined
06.2019
GPA: 75.19%
Bhutan Higher Secondary Education Certificate - undefined
12.2013
GPA: 76.5%
Bhutan Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
12.2011
GPA: 83.6%
Skills
- Agile Project Management
- Traditional Project Management
- CAM/CAD Design Software
- Architectural Design and Drafting
- Digital Fabrication
- Active Listening
- Presentation and Public Speaking
- Leadership
Certification
- Construction Development Board
- Registered architect under the Construction Development Board, Bhutan. Registration number: BA-267 (P)
- Introduction to University Learning & Teaching
- Training on Flipped Classroom as an alternative mode of university teaching
Languages
English
Dzongkha
Nepali
Tshangla (Eastern Bhutan Language)
Hobbies and Interests
Reading, Music, Singing, Public Speaking, Photography
Accomplishments
- Four times Recipient of His Majesty the King’s Annual Recognition Award
- Class Second Topper (Bachelor of Architecture)
- First Position for the Final Year Thesis (78.89%)
- Class Topper (2005-2013)
Community Service
- Designed a monastery complex for the community of Bardo in Zhemgang, Bhutan.
- I served as an architect for the COVID-19 task force for Phuentsholing Thromde and designed the Warehouse & Dry Port at Pasakha.
- Designed and built Khangza Chorten for Thangrong Community (2020)
- Designed the main gate and hostel of Sangye Minjur Ling Goenpa (2020)
- Member of College GNH Education Club & Nangpai Zhennu Club,
- Volunteer services in running a college cooperative store
Other Recognitions
Participated in the Literary Festival of CST-2014 Award from the Election Commission of Bhutan for being a member of Democracy Club2013 Inter-Class Basketball Winner-2012 Participated in1st Dzongkhag Level Terminology Expert Championship-2011
Publications
Fire Safety of Traditional Buildings in Bhutan through Material Discontinuity and Water Mist Sprinkler System, GNH Journal of Construction Technology & Management (2021)02,23-27
Training
- Training on SOLIDWORKS
- SOLIDWORKS training by David Planchard and Marie Planchard
- Organised a training on SOLIDWORKS for staff and students.
- David and Marie from3ds and MSN provided free weekly training to CST students and faculties.
- Participated both as a learner and an organiser
Timeline
Assistant Lecturer - College of Science and Technology
08.2019 - 07.2023
Intern Architect - Zoriki Studio
07.2017 - 01.2018
Fabacademy Coordination - Diploma in Principles and Application of Digital Fabrication,
College of Science and Technology, Royal University of Bhutan - Bachelor of Architecture,
Yadi Higher Secondary School - Bhutan Higher Secondary Education Certificate,
Yadi Middle Secondary School - Bhutan Certificate of Secondary Education,
Curtin University - Master of Project Management,
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