Anya Lee
URECA Student (AY2025/26)
Anya Elizabeth Fernandez Lee is a Year 3 Psychology undergraduate at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore. She was first drawn to psychology through a fascination with the many unanswered questions surrounding the human mind. This lead her to pursue a diploma in Psychology Studies at Temasek Polytechnic (TP), and eventually to continue my studies in NTU. Beyond her studies, Anya enjoys reading fiction, as a way to step outside the world of textbooks and research articles.
Despite having participated in many group research projects in the past, Anya’s solo academic research journey began when she participated in the Undergraduate Research Experience on Campus (URECA) program. Through her research on the impacts of the repeal of Section 377A on the LGBTQ+ community in Singapore, she was awarded 1st Place and Overall Winner of the URECA Poster Competition 2025.
Under the supervision of Dr. Albert Lee, Anya is embarking on another URECA project, “Psychology of the Belief in Fate”, which aims to understand the psychological basis of the beliefs in fate. Through this project, she aims to strengthen her research skills, and delve deeper into the field of social psychology.
Research Projects:
- URECA (NTU): Superstitions, Beliefs in tempting fate
Kyra Cheong
URECA Student (AY2025/26)
Cheong Ka Mun Kyra is a third-year Psychology undergraduate at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. Her journey in Psychology began at Temasek Polytechnic, where she learned how the discipline’s wide range of applications could positively impact the real world. Through coursework and hands-on experiences, she gained valuable transferable skills and developed a passion for using psychology to better people’s lives—whether by encouraging pro-social behaviours, designing educational programs, or raising awareness of mental health issues.
Outside of her academic pursuits, Kyra discovered her interest in working with children while volunteering as a tutor. This experience deepened her commitment to understanding how psychological principles can be applied to support children’s learning and development, and how it may be used to benefit the broader community.
Looking ahead, she aspires to apply her academic knowledge to contribute towards meaningful, community-oriented work, striving to make psychology accessible and impactful for all.
Under the supervision of Dr. Albert Lee, Kyra is currently involved in a URECA project titled, “Psychology of the Belief in Fate”, which aims to understand the psychological foundations of beliefs in fate. Through this project, she hopes to further develop her research skills and enhance her confidence to become an independent researcher.
Research Projects:
- URECA (NTU): Superstitions, Beliefs in tempting fate
Ion Goh
URECA Student (AY2025/26)
Ion Goh I-En is a Year 3 psychology undergraduate at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. With an inclination towards the human mind, Ion’s academic interests lie in both clinical and social psychology. These provide a powerful lens to the complexities of human behaviour, and how cultural and social contexts shape individual experiences.
Drawn by his passion for applying psychological knowledge in real-world contexts, Ion has worked closely with associate psychologists to develop care plans tailored to clients’ developmental and behavioural profiles, further affirming his commitment to supporting individuals with diverse needs.
Currently, under the supervision of Dr. Albert Lee, Ion is involved in a URECA project, “Psychology of the Belief in Fate.” Through this endeavour, he seeks to deepen his research expertise, whilst contributing insights that advances both theory and practice in psychology.
Research Projects:
- URECA (NTU): Superstitions, Beliefs in tempting fate
Lam Zheng Ling
URECA Student (AY2025/26)
Lam Zheng Ling is a Year 3 Psychology undergraduate at Nanyang Technological University. His interest in psychology first sparked in high school after taking an introductory module, which led him to run his own makeshift “home lab” experiments inspired by classics such as Zimbardo’s prison study and Asch’s conformity experiment. While these early attempts strayed far from the proper scientific method, they fuelled his curiosity and cemented his passion for the field – eventually leading him toward formal study in psychology.
Zheng Ling’s other interests include mystery books and games, both physical and digital. In fact, he enjoys designing his own board games and has successfully monetised this hobby by releasing a mystery game on Kickstarter.
Under the supervision of Dr. Albert Lee, Zheng Ling will be working on a URECA project entitled “Psychology of the Belief in Fate.” Through this project, he hopes to sharpen his research skills while finally moving beyond a participant pool of his same few friends.
Research Projects:
- URECA (NTU): Superstitions, Beliefs in tempting fate