Dr Mariani Bt Md Nor received her Bachelor Degree In Science Education from University of Malaya and obtained her Ph.D in Psychology from Bristol University, Bristol, United Kingdom in 1998. Currently, she is an Associate Professor and Dean of Faculty of Education, University of Malaya.

Dr Mariani’s research interests include cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, educational psychology, psychology: human development, psychology: child and adolescent development. Her niche area focuses on children psychology/early childhood education.

Dr Mariani Md Nor had received 4 international awards, I national award and 14 university awards. Among them are: Silver Medal (1st Runner Up) – Overall Category IKBAR – Development of New Instrument for Measuring Adversity Quotient (AQ) Among Polytechnic Students Using Rasch Measurement (International Research Conference And Innovation Exhibition (IRCIE 2016), Gold Medal Development of IKBAR in Measuring Adversity Quotient (AQ) For Students Using Rasch Model (International Research Conference And Innovation Exhibition (IRCIE 2016), Excellent Service Awards (2003, 2006, 2007, 2013), and has worked for 22 years at University of Malaya and was awarded loyal service from the university in 2014.