Dr Ding Xiaopan is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Psychology, National University of Singapore. The central question of her research is how children acquire moral behaviour and how to facilitate its development. She employs both behavioural and cognitive neuroscience methods in her research.

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Chadmen is a Psychology graduate with a keen interest in developmental psychology. His main interests are in children’s socio-emotional development. He wants to know more about how children’s understanding of the world can influence their behaviours. By joining the Child Development Lab, he hopes to gain more knowledge in the field of developmental psychology and hone his research skills.

Bi Yue is currently a Psychology PhD student at the National University of Singapore. She is surprised by how infants with little social experience perceive and handle socially-related issues, which inspires her interest to further explore social-cognitive development processes in children, especially the interplay between theory of mind abilities and deceptive behaviours in children.

Liwen is currently a Psychology PhD student in NUS. She is interested in exploring the nature of the human mind through child research, and she believes that a better understanding of children's world can help people to discover who they are. She would like to master more research skills and gain insights into child development in the Child Development Lab.

Su Kee is a graduate student passionate about working with children as she finds it rewarding and inspiring. Her research centers on children’s social cognition, driven by a profound curiosity about the development of social understanding. She aspires to contribute to children’s well-being and support them in reaching their full potential through research. Beyond her academic pursuits, she enjoys playing the piano and spending time with dogs.

Meng is currently a PhD student in developmental psychology at NUS. Her research focuses on the development of moral behaviors in young children, and she has experience conducting both behavioral and fNIRS studies. She hopes to continue developing a systemic understanding of children’s moral behavior and its related cognitive necessities at the Child Development Lab.

Xiong Yue (Jen) is currently a student in the Masters of Clinical Psychology course at NUS.  She has been working at a developmental clinic for preschool aged children with various learning difficulties. The joy of working with children and their families at work daily has motivated her to explore methods to better address their needs.  She often wonders 'Why do children develop at different pace?' and 'What are the factors related to a child's development in specific areas?'. She hopes that she can contribute to the Child Development Lab and find out answers to these questions.

Janelle is a year 4 psychology undergraduate in NUS. She is passionate about safeguarding the mental well-being of children. She is curious about how different factors (eg early environments and experiences, parenting styles, trauma) impact children’s development and their resulting mental health. As an aspiring child psychologist with a special interest in the area of neurodevelopmental disorders, she hopes to hone her research skills to deepen her understanding of child development.

Agnes is a Year 4 undergraduate pursuing a degree in Psychology. She enjoys interacting with children, and is passionate about exploring the different ways to support their healthy development. She is particularly interested in children's deceptive behaviours and their social-cognitive development. At the Child Development Lab, she is motivated to delve deeper into understanding the field of developmental psychology, while honing her research abilities.

Zi Xin a Year 4 Psychology undergraduate who loves interacting with young children. My interest lies in the field of developmental and child psychology, such as understanding how various factors (parents, peers, cultures) influence a child’s developmental outcomes, in particular one’s moral development. I aspire to be a child psychologist and work closely with young children in the future and leave a positive impact on their lives. Through joining the Child Development Lab, I hope to further hone my research and critical thinking skills under the guidance of Dr Ding and my peers.

Hannah is a Year 4 Psychology student who loves to work with children. Her passions lie in facilitating children's emotional regulation skills and discovering how to best support their mental well-being. At the Child Development Lab, she hopes to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the child psychology field and further enhance her research experience.

Esther is a Year 4 psychology undergrad at NUS. She has a keen interest in children who experience adverse childhood experiences, particularly children living in households with challenges such as domestic violence, or having a parent who is incarcerated, who abuses drugs, or who has mental illness. By joining the Child Development Lab, she hopes to gain more experience interacting with young children and better understand child development, so as to be able to provide a better future for children living in less fortunate circumstances.

Chin Yun is a Year 4 undergraduate studying Psychology and Management. She enjoys interacting with children, and is interested in understanding how different factors influence and shape a child’s development early on in life, particularly in the cognitive and behavioural aspects. She hopes that the knowledge she attains will allow her to inform both herself and others about creating conducive environments for children’s growth. Through her time with the Child Developmental Lab, she wishes to hone her research skills and gain a greater insight into the field of developmental psychology.

Jerelynn is a Year 3 Psychology student who enjoys interacting with children and youth. She also has a keen interest in the autism spectrum disorder. Her passion lies in understanding different factors that affect a child's moral and emotional development, and the difference between neurotypical and neurodivergent children. She hopes to adopt the critical thinking of a researcher in the context of child experiments through her time at the Child Development Lab.

Sarah is a Y3 Psychology undergraduate who loves working with children. She is interested in exploring the different factors that shape early childhood moral development. Through UROP, she hopes to hone her research skills and gain greater exposure to developmental psychology.

Min Yi is a Year 3 undergraduate student who enjoys working with children, particularly those with special needs. She is passionate about developing effective strategies to support these children and aims to work with their parents in the future to enhance their well-being. At the child developmental lab, Min Yi hopes to refine her research skills and expand her knowledge in the field of child developmental psychology.

​Sherise is a Year 3 psychology undergraduate at NUS with a keen interest in developmental and educational psychology. She is particularly drawn to understanding how children’s relationships with their devices have impacted their cognitive, social and emotional development in school settings. By joining the Child Development Lab, she hopes to gain more experience working with children in a research setting and further her knowledge in child development research.

​Rui Wen is a Year 3 Psychology student who is passionate about safeguarding the well-being of children in the community and understanding how trauma affects children’s moral behaviour. Through joining the Child Development Lab, she hopes to gain deeper insight on child development and how to support children and their families.

Ashriya is a second-year psychology student who has always been intrigued by exploring different aspects of the human mind. Her recent fascination lies in developmental psychology, driven by a desire to comprehend the critical significance of early life stages. Eager to gain more hands-on experience in research and explore new dimensions of the field, Ashriya is excited to delve deeper into this new realm of developmental psychology at the NUS Child Lab as she transitions to her third year of studies.