Yap Jie

Yap Jie

  • Lecturer
  • School of Psychology
Faculty of Medical and Life Sciences
SDGs Focus

Biography

Yap Jie is a Lecturer in Psychology at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ University with a PhD in Psychology. His doctoral research explores the intersection of nature and neuroscience, focusing on the effects of nature on mental health and cognitive functioning. Drawing inspiration from his mentors, he is dedicated to publishing impactful work in collaborative teams and mentoring the next generation of scholars. His work seeks to bridge scientific knowledge with practical applications that promote well-being and address contemporary societal challenges. 

Academic & Professional Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology, ºìÐÓÊÓƵ University, Malaysia (2022)
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology, ºìÐÓÊÓƵ University, Malaysia (2025)

Research Interests

  • Environmental Psychology
  • Healthy Ageing
  • Cognitive Psychology

Teaching Areas

  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Biological Psychology

Courses Taught

  • Neurological Psychology
  • Biological Psychology
  • Psychological Testing
  • Psychological Disorders
  • Personality Psychology

Notable Publications

  1. Chan, J. K., Marzuki, A. A., Vafa, S., Thanaraju, A., Yap, J., Chan, X. W., ... & Schaefer, A. (2024). A systematic review on the relationship between socioeconomic conditions and emotional disorder symptoms during Covid-19: unearthing the potential role of economic concerns and financial strain. BMC psychology, 12(1), 237.

  2. Marzuki, A. A., Wong, K. Y., Chan, J. K., Na, S. Y., Thanaraju, A., Phon-Amnuaisuk, P., ... & Schaefer, A. (2024). Mapping computational cognitive profiles of aging to dissociable brain and sociodemographic factors. npj Aging, 10(1), 50.
     

Professional Associations

  1. Cognitive Frailty Interdisciplinary Network (CFIN)
  2. South Asian Ageing Network (SAAgeNet)