Kuenzang Thakchu Dorji, Research Officer

Thegchog is a Research Officer and Education Focal at the WPMCC, where he has worked since 2023. He contributes to curatorial research, exhibition content development, historical validation, and the documentation and interpretation of Bhutan’s cultural heritage. He also leads the Museum’s education and outreach programmes, working closely with schools, students, and community groups to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of Bhutan’s history and culture.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Sociology from Royal Thimphu College. Prior to joining the Museum, he served as an Assistant Research Officer at the National Council Secretariat, supporting parliamentary research, translation, and public engagement. He has also gained research experience with the Ministry of Economic Affairs and contributed to the UNDP-supported Gyakid Ride public transport initiative.

A passionate researcher, Thegchog received a Certificate of Excellence for his ethnographic research on marriage patterns among the nomadic communities of Sakteng. He is deeply committed to education, community engagement, and the preservation of Bhutan’s cultural heritage, and enjoys reading, learning new skills, and exploring Bhutan’s history.