I work as a Principal Forestry Officer with a specialization in felinology and conservation biology at the Department of Forests and Park Services, Royal Government of Bhutan. I have been involved in various aspects of wildlife conservation management and research, with a particular focus on large felids. My work has included long-term scientific monitoring of tigers and coordination of projects related to the ecological requirements and social dimensions of tiger conservation across the country, which has provided the foundation for my current PhD research.

My DPhil research at WildCRU takes an interdisciplinary approach, integrating insights from wider ecological and social sciences to gain a comprehensive understanding of the complexities and challenges associated with conservation of large felids, notably the tiger and common leopard in Bhutan.

The study will result in a policy-relevant large carnivore conservation toolkit/strategy for Bhutan – combining approaches involving environmental and social dimensions, cutting-edge landscape modelling, and future scenario planning, using large felids as umbrella species for wider biodiversity conservation.

I am committed to continuing to work at the interface between science and conservation management to ensure that conservationists, policymakers, and leaders are provided with the best available scientific information in optimizing the trade-offs between conservation and development and improving long-term outcomes for both wildlife and people.