Dr. Nur Zainal

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Nur Hani Zainal is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the National University of Singapore (NUS). She completed her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at Pennsylvania State University and a predoctoral clinical fellowship at Harvard Medical School, affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital. Her research focuses on technology-facilitated mental health interventions, particularly digital mental health interventions (DMHIs). Dr. Zainal is interested in identifying predictors, moderators, and mediators that influence the effectiveness of these interventions while investigating neurocognitive processes and cognitive-behavioral strategies related to anxiety and depressive disorders. She employs a range of research methodologies, including cross-sectional and longitudinal surveys as well as ecological momentary assessments, aiming to advance both basic science and translational clinical research practices. Over her career, Dr. Zainal has received notable recognition, including the Leonard Krasner Dissertation Award from the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies and participation in the Anxiety and Depression Association of America’s Career Development Leadership Program. Her contributions to the field are focused on creating impactful innovations in mental health treatment.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2020-10-08 — Present

National University of Singapore • Singapore

Specializing in Clinical Psychology and leading research in technology-facilitated interventions.

Awards

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Leonard Krasner Dissertation Award

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Alies Muskin Career Development Leadership Program

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Superior Teaching and Research (STAR) Award

Requirements for National University of Singapore

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:3.5
Overall
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree with Honors or equivalent Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • GRE Score Report
  • TOEFL/IELTS Score Report
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Two Recommendation Letters
Specialization Notes

Department of Economics