Neetu Singh

Ms. Neetu Singh has pursued her higher studies from IIT Kanpur and NIT Silchar. She was a Research Scholar in Cognitive Science at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur and holds an M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering from NIT Silchar along with a B.Tech in Computer Science.

Her interdisciplinary research bridges cognitive science, human perception, and computational modelling, with a focus on self-prioritization effects, psychophysics, experimental design, and behaviour-driven data analysis.

She is particularly interested in projects related to mental health, child cognition, brain disorders, and the broader impact of human behaviour on society, bringing a strong data-driven and human-centered perspective to teaching and research.

Neetu Singh has research experience as a Research Scholar in Cognitive Science at IIT Kanpur. She also has prior teaching experience at Jamia Hamdard University, Delhi, where she contributed to undergraduate education and student mentoring.

Her academic experience combines computer science instruction with interdisciplinary cognitive science research.

Cognitive Science | Human Behaviour | Developmental Cognition | Brain Cognition | Psychophysics | Behavioural Data Analysis

Neetu believes that conceptual clarity is the foundation of learning. She creates a classroom environment where students connect theoretical concepts with real-world applications and engage in meaningful discussions.

Her teaching emphasizes collaboration, curiosity, and adapting instruction according to the learning needs of students, fostering critical thinking and innovation.

Automata Theory | Compiler Design | Operating Systems | Data Structures | Database Management Systems | Artificial Intelligence

• Three-time Best Athlete awardee
• Best Athlete at NIT Silchar
• First Dan Black Belt in Karate
• Recognized as Best Women Badminton Player and represented her institute at the Inter-NIT Sports Meet
• Served as Secretary of the Adventure Sports Club at IIT Kanpur
• Core member of the Counselling Service and student governance bodies
• Main organizer for Hospitality during Udghosh, IIT Kanpur’s inter-college sports festival
• Actively involved with NGOs during her academic journey

Neetu Singh has presented her research at national and international conferences, including IIT Bombay, the DUCOG Conference on Cognitive Science, Dubrovnik (Croatia), and conferences in the United Kingdom, with institutional funding support from IIT Kanpur.

She is a multiple-time GATE qualifier, reflecting strong academic excellence and subject mastery in Computer Science and Cognitive Science.

She also has experience as a Lecturer in Computer Science, contributing to academic mentoring, curriculum delivery, and interdisciplinary learning initiatives.

neetu.singh@ddn.upes.ac.in