Undergradautes | Optimizing Wellness

NUS Honors Thesis Students

Sim Ruo Qi, Joy My research interests broadly include adverse childhood experiences and their relationship with psychopathology, as well as related protective factors and treatments. My hobbies include taking long walks, reading, and bonding over good food with loved ones.	Lim Rui Wen My research interests are in trauma and its impact on youth well-being, and the factors that foster resilience. Outside of work, I enjoy nature, animals, and spending time outdoors.	Tan Tse Yee, Andrea My research interests lie in examining the psychosocial and developmental mechanisms underlying mental health and psychopathology. I am particularly interested in how adverse childhood experiences, emotion regulation, and interpersonal dynamics contribute to trajectories of risk and resilience across the lifespan. Outside of my academic pursuits, I enjoy crocheting, curating oddly specific Spotify playlists, and exploring new cafes with friends.
Khoo Wan-Lyn My research interests lie in understanding the underlying mechanisms and contributing factors of mood and anxiety disorders, particularly among youths, and exploring novel approaches to intervention. In my free time, I enjoy baking, cooking, golf and spending quality time with family and friends!	Christel Siaw Xue'Er My research interests primarily lie in adverse childhood experiences, clinical disorders, and effective interventions that address these challenges. Outside of academics, I enjoy building nano blocks and watching dramas to unwind and recharge.	Khoo Jin Ying, Sarah My research interests focus on how psychological factors such as a sense of purpose and perceived control in life serve as protective or risk factors in mood and anxiety disorders. In my free time, I enjoy watching dramas and taking long walks.

NUS Independent Research Project (IRP) & Undergraduate Research Opportunities Programme (UROP)

Tan Guan Jie, Sherard My research interests include developmental and transdiagnostic factors leading to mental health challenges such as parental factors, perfectionism, and emotion regulation. I am also interested in exploring the impact and processes of self-help or third-wave psychological interventions. In my free time, I love reading fiction, watching shows, and spending time with friends or family.	Charmaine Toh Xin Yu My research interests include psychopathology and therapeutic alliance, especially in patients with neurodegenerative disorders, and how these factors influence patient outcomes and intervention effectiveness. In my free time, I enjoy archery, going to the gym and spending time with my loved ones.	Chloe Goh Lu Ee My research interests centre on mood disorders and youth mental health interventions. I enjoy creative journaling and crafting.
Tay Shan Ren My research interests include how cognitive mechanisms contribute to the onset and maintenance of mood, anxiety, and personality disorders, and the impact of psychotropic treatments on these processes. In my free time, I enjoy photography, singing karaoke, and playing mahjong.	Ng Jia Xing My interest lies in clinical and forensic psychology. I want to explore criminal motivations and offender rehabilitation. In my free time, I enjoy watching shows or working out.

Former Undergraduate Students

Celest Teo Lingxuan

Stephanie Peck Ern Hui
Jenelle Tan Yingni

Timothy Aw Banghao

See Rui Ting Rachel
Huan Yuzhou

Sim Ruo Qi, Joy My research interests broadly include adverse childhood experiences and their relationship with psychopathology, as well as related protective factors and treatments. My hobbies include taking long walks, reading, and bonding over good food with loved ones.

Lim Rui Wen My research interests are in trauma and its impact on youth well-being, and the factors that foster resilience. Outside of work, I enjoy nature, animals, and spending time outdoors.

Christel Siaw Xue'Er My research interests primarily lie in adverse childhood experiences, clinical disorders, and effective interventions that address these challenges. Outside of academics, I enjoy building nano blocks and watching dramas to unwind and recharge.

Khoo Jin Ying, Sarah My research interests focus on how psychological factors such as a sense of purpose and perceived control in life serve as protective or risk factors in mood and anxiety disorders. In my free time, I enjoy watching dramas and taking long walks.

Chloe Goh Lu Ee My research interests centre on mood disorders and youth mental health interventions. I enjoy creative journaling and crafting.

Tay Shan Ren My research interests include how cognitive mechanisms contribute to the onset and maintenance of mood, anxiety, and personality disorders, and the impact of psychotropic treatments on these processes. In my free time, I enjoy photography, singing karaoke, and playing mahjong.

Ng Jia Xing My interest lies in clinical and forensic psychology. I want to explore criminal motivations and offender rehabilitation. In my free time, I enjoy watching shows or working out.