Aishah Abdul Rahman

Dr. Aishah Abdul Rahman serves as a Lecturer and Research Scientist at the Office of Education Research, National Institute of Education (NIE), Singapore, and is an active member of the Science of Learning in Education research team.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Canada

Her research investigates executive functioning and emotion regulation development in children and adolescents through behavioral and neurophysiological approaches (including EEG), focusing on cognitive control mechanisms and intervention design for at-risk populations. She teaches undergraduate courses in Child Development and Neuroscience of Emotions, emphasizing practical applications for educational settings.

Scientific Awards: None mentioned in available sources

Dr. Rahman supervises undergraduate research projects and partners with schools/community organizations to translate research into actionable strategies for nurturing executive function skills through workshops and evidence-based talks for educators and parents.

Research Unit: Science of Learning in Education team at NIE's Office of Education Research