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 the Behavioural Research and Interpersonal Neuroscience (BRAIN) Lab, where she bridges neuroscience and psychology to understand human relationships and development.

I’m curious about social dynamics in children, youth, couples and families and how these relationships shape stress, resilience, development, learning, and performance—at home, work, and across the lifespan.

Recognized for her contributions, Atiqah has received prestigious awards, including Singapore’s Social Sciences and Humanities Research Fellowship and Japan's Sakura Science Scholarship. She has also secured nearly $3 million in competitive funding for her innovative projects. With more than 40 publications and a strong reviewer/editorial presence in several academic journals, including Nature Scientific Data, and Nature npj Science of Learning, Atiqah is deeply engaged with the academic community. She is passionate about mentoring the next generation, supervising graduate students and a dedicated team of researchers.

Outside the lab, Atiqah has been featured in Channel NewsAsia (CNA) documentaries and she serves as a Scientific Advisor and Board Member in several organisations. 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.