I’m passionate about social developmental neuroscience research that makes an impact.
Meet Atiqah
Associate Professor Atiqah Azhari is a social developmental neuroscientist who loves exploring what makes human relationships tick. At the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS), she holds the Provost’s Chair, the Head of Research Cluster (School of Humanities and Behavioural Sciences) and the Head of the Doctor of Philosophy Programme appointments.
She leads a dedicated team of researchers at the Behavioural Research and Interpersonal Neuroscience (BRAIN) Lab.
I’m curious about the brain and behavioural mechanisms in children, social interactions and families and how these shape resilience, relationships, development, learning, and performance.
Recognized for her contributions, Atiqah has received prestigious awards, including the Singapore’s Social Sciences and Humanities Research Fellowship which recognises outstanding early career researchers. She has won nearly $3 million in competitive funding, such as the MOE AcRF Tier 2 grant, for her innovative projects. With more than 40 publications and a strong reviewer/editorial presence in several academic journals, including Nature Scientific Scientific Reports, Atiqah is deeply engaged with the academic community.
Outside the lab, Atiqah has been featured in Channel NewsAsia (CNA) documentaries. She serves as a Scientific Advisor and Board Member in several organisations. Atiqah has delivered talks and workshops about the neuroscience of relationships and early development in Singapore and internationally.
Atiqah teaches psychology and neuroscience courses, and she is a two-time recipient of the Teaching Excellence Award in recognition of her commitment to education.
