Tshering Yangden
Nollamara,Australia
Summary
Dynamic professional with a strong background in experimental design and data analysis, honed at Curtin University. Proven ability to lead agricultural research projects and enhance monitoring and evaluation systems. Skilled in R and scientific writing, with a track record of published research and successful project implementation.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
M.Sc. Research Project on soil pH and digital mapping
Curtin University
South Perth, Australia
02.2024 - 11.2024
- Successfully completed a research project on the spatial variability of soil pH and its digital mapping.
- Experienced in analyzing spatial data using R, with application of geospatial methods.
- Worked closely with the project supervisor to ensure the research objectives were met and collaborated with technical officers in laboratory soil pH measurements.
- Skilled in conducting literature reviews, applying scientific research methodologies, and analyzing experimental data.
- Experienced in writing research dissertation following the scientific methods.
- Skilled in lab work following the standard lab safety procedure and protocols.
Technical Assistant
Department of Primary & Regional Development (DPIRD)
South Perth, Australia
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Collaborated with research scientists to identify wheat lines tolerant to aluminum toxicity.
- Executed laboratory tasks such as sample preparation, assay execution, and data analysis under strict quality control.
- Performed RNA and DNA extraction to ensure integrity and purity of genetic material.
- Prepared nutrient solutions and maintained detailed usage records for complex research projects.
- Managed laboratory operations, including equipment maintenance and troubleshooting for optimal functionality.
- Maintained compliance with industry standards by adhering to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Streamlined workflows in collaboration with research scientists to enhance project efficiency.
Internship
Department of Primary & Regional Development (DPIRD)
South Perth, Australia
11.2023 - 12.2023
- Conducted seed sterilization of wheat in the lab following the standard procedures and research protocol.
- Prepared different nutrient solutions and aluminum concentrations in compliance with the chemical and lab equipment usage regulations.
- Learned routine equipment calibration and quality control checks to ensure the accuracy of the laboratory equipment.
- Followed and maintained standard operating procedures for the lab processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Ensured accurate data collection and reliable results for the research projects.
Monitoring and evaluation officer
Food Security and Agriculture Productivity Project (FSAPP)
Thimphu, Bhutan
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Visited various project sites for regular monitoring of project activities and kept track of activities quarterly every year.
- Reviewed annual work plan and budget for project-implementing units.
- Developed beneficiary feedback, systematic monitoring, and reporting system through an online project management system with regular updates of reports after every implementation of activities and complete update of report at end of each year.
- Maintained monitoring and evaluation data system by segregating into project targets at individual and group level.
- Updated result achievement against each project's development objectives and result indicators annually.
- Coordinated and hosted bi-annual Project Steering Committee meetings and Implementation Support Mission meeting.
- Compiled progress reports and submitted to the World Bank quarterly.
Horticulture Officer
Agriculture Research & Development Centre
Sarpang, Bhutan
01.2017 - 05.2022
- Led as Program Head for horticultural crops research, specializing in sub-tropical regions, overseeing project implementation and outcomes.
- Conducted varietal evaluations for fruits and vegetables introduced by the Department of Agriculture, ensuring suitability and productivity in regional contexts.
- Proficient in experimental design and data analysis using advanced tools such as STAR and R to derive actionable insights.
- Published two peer-reviewed research papers in the Bhutanese Journal of Agriculture, contributing to the scientific understanding of horticultural practices.
- Coordinated high-level meetings, including the Agriculture Regional Coordination Meeting, Annual RNR Extension Meetings, and Agriculture Research & Coordination Meetings, driving policy alignment and collaboration.
- Collaborated with researchers on laboratory experiments for various horticultural crops, advancing research methodologies and innovation.
- Successfully coordinated the Million Fruit Tree Project for South-Central regions in 2022, ensuring efficient implementation and community engagement.
- Experienced in training and pruning horticultural crops to enhance productivity and plant health.
- Skilled in propagation and nursery management for horticultural crops, ensuring optimal growth and yield.
- Assisted in data analysis, report writing, and project updates, consistently meeting project milestones and delivering results.
- Managed operational tasks for protected cropping facilities, nurseries, and fieldwork, maintaining efficiency and high standards.
Education
Master of Science - Agriculture and Food Security
Curtin University
Bentley, WA11.2024
Bachelor of Science - Horticulture
University of Horticulture Sciences
Mysore, Karnatak, India03.2016
Skills
- Experimental design and setup
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Scientific research and writing
- Protected agriculture practices
- Data analysis with R
- Microsoft Office proficiency
Websites
References
- Professor Raphael Viscarra Rossel, School of Molecular and Life Science, Curtin University, Perth, +61 89266 1154, R.Viscarra-Rossel@curtin.edu.au
- Dr. Roopali Bhoite, Research Scientist, DPIRD, +61 434 496 951, Roopali.Bhoite@dpird.wa.gov.au
- Rinzin Wangchuk, Project Director, FSAPP, DoA, Thimphu, Bhutan, +975 77624500, rinzinwangchuk@moal.gov.bt
- Ngawang, Program Director, ARDC, DoA, Sarpang, Bhutan, +975 17111747, ngawang@moal.gov.bt
Technical Skills And Certifications
- Basics of Experimental Design and Data Analysis using Statistical Tools for Agricultural Research (STAR), 12/18
- Monitoring and Evaluation of World Bank Funded Projects, 04/19
- Research methodology and scientific paper writing, 09/19
- Seminar on Protected Agriculture, 04/18
Research Publications And Achievements
- Evaluation of New Mango Varieties in Samtenling, Sarpang, Yangden et al., 2021, Bhutanese Journal of Agriculture, 4(1), 1-10
- Effect of Effective Microorganism (EM) Application and Mulching on The Yield of Japanese Pole Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris), Wangdi et al., 2020, Bhutanese Journal of Agriculture, 2(1), 138-147
- Manual on Package of Practices for Field and Horticultural Crops of Bhutan, 2019, Agriculture Research and Extension Division (ARED), Department of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture & Forest, 978-99980-919-0-0
- Manual on Breeder, Foundation and certified seed production field and horticultural crops, 2019, Agriculture Research and Extension Division (ARED), Department of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture & Forest, 978-99936-957-8-3
- Studied and released four varieties of mango, Samtenling Amchukuli series 1, 2, 3 & 4
- Studied and released one variety of banana, Samtenling Ngangla 1
Timeline
Technical Assistant
Department of Primary & Regional Development (DPIRD)
03.2024 - 06.2024
M.Sc. Research Project on soil pH and digital mapping
Curtin University
02.2024 - 11.2024
Internship
Department of Primary & Regional Development (DPIRD)
11.2023 - 12.2023
Monitoring and evaluation officer
Food Security and Agriculture Productivity Project (FSAPP)
05.2022 - 01.2023
Horticulture Officer
Agriculture Research & Development Centre
01.2017 - 05.2022
Master of Science - Agriculture and Food Security
Curtin University
Bachelor of Science - Horticulture
University of Horticulture Sciences