Emily Ann Khoo

Emily currently serves as a Graduate Tutor with the Department of Psychology at HELP University. She conducts tutorial classes for undergraduate students from topics ranging from theoretical concepts to research methodologies. Fueled by her passion for education and to support others by making an impact through education, she strives to build an inclusive and nurturing environment where students feel heard, seen, supported, and safe to learn and grow.

Emily’s research interests primary lie in social psychology and educational psychology. She actively volunteers in research projects focusing on topics including but not limited to polyculturalism, refugee resilience in secondary education, the impact of positive emotions in refugee teachers, and students’ recall performance in a classroom setting.

Emily demonstrates consistent academic achievement as a recipient of the HELP University Merit Award in 2024, the HELP University Distinction Award in 2022, and the UCSI University Trust Scholarship in 2020. She graduated with a First-Class Honours in her Bachelor of Psychology (Hons) degree from HELP University in 2025 and is seeking postgraduate opportunities to advance her education.