I’m a neuroscientist who investigates how relationships shape the brain and why it matters.
Dr. Atiqah Azhari is an award-winning Associate Professor of Social Developmental Neuroscience at the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS), where she holds the Provost’s Chair, the Head of the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Programme (Office of Graduate Studies), and the Head of Research Cluster (School of Humanities and Behavioural Sciences) appointments.
Atiqah leads The Relational Brain Lab, where she examines how relationships shape the brain from cradle to community — influencing stress, resilience, learning, development, and performance in children, families, and society.
Meet Atiqah
Atiqah has won close to $3 million in competitive extramural funding. She is a recipient of the MOE AcRF Tier 2 Grant and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Fellowship which recognises outstanding early career researchers. She is a prolific academic who has published over 45 research articles. Atiqah has a strong editorial/reviewer presence on several journals, and has shared her work with a wide audience through Channel NewsAsia (CNA) documentaries, and international talks and workshops. She serves as a Board Member, Scientific Advisor and Editor in several organizations. Atiqah is also a two-time recipient of Excellence in Teaching Awards.
