Dr. Xiexin Hu | Bee Cognition Awards | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Xiexin Hu | Bee Cognition Awards | Best Researcher Award 

Dr. Xiexin Hu, Yangzhou University, China

Xiexin Hu is a student at Yangzhou University, majoring in Biology and Technology, with a keen interest in honey bee research. She has published a first-author paper titled “Impact of Atrazine on Sucrose Sensitivity in Honey Bees” in the journal Insects (IF=2.7, JCR Q1). Xiexin is also the inventor of a combined device for capturing, feeding, and storing experimental honeybees, which was accepted for a patent in China in May 2024. Additionally, she is involved in a research project investigating the mechanism of peritrophic membrane damage in the midgut of honeybees induced by atrazine, with plans for publication in August 2024. Xiexin has earned recognition for her work, including a Gold Award in the 14th “Challenge Cup” China College Student Entrepreneurship Competition, a First Prize and Best Creativity Award in the Jiangsu Provincial Selection of the National College Student E-Commerce Challenge, and a Third Prize in the National College Student English Competition in June 2023.

Professional Profile:

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Suitability for the Best Researcher Award:

Xiexin Hu demonstrates significant promise and accomplishment in his research on honey bee health, particularly related to environmental stressors like Atrazine. While his work is still in the early stages of his academic career, his innovative research, published work, and patent make him an excellent candidate for recognition, especially in categories celebrating emerging talent or innovative young researchers. However, for a nomination for the Best Researcher Award, typically granted for more established contributions with a broader, long-term impact on the field, additional years of research and further influential publications would be beneficial. Thus, Xiexin Hu is certainly promising and could be considered for an award in categories recognizing rising stars in research or innovative young scientists.

🎓 Education

Yangzhou University (2022.09 – 2024.06)
📍 Major: Biology and Technology
📚 Main Courses:
Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Genetic Engineering, Genomics, Zoology, Human and Animal Physiology, Instrumental Analysis, Immunology, Neurobiology, etc.

💼 Work & Research Experience

🐝 Honeybee Research at College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University

  1. Aug 2022 – Aug 2023
    📝 Published First-Author Paper in Insects (IF = 2.7, JCR Q1):
    🔬 “Impact of Atrazine on Sucrose Sensitivity in Honey Bees”

  2. Sep 2023 – Apr 2024
    🔧 Invention Patent Under Review (Accepted May 23, 2024):
    📦 Designed an innovative device for capturing, feeding, and storing experimental honeybees.

  3. Sep 2024 – Jul 2025 (Planned)
    🧪 Research Project in the 10th Life Science Competition (Scientific Inquiry Group):
    🔍 Focus: Mechanism of peritrophic membrane damage in honeybee midgut caused by atrazine
    🧬 Conducted RNAi experiments to validate vermiform gene involvement
    📅 Expected Publication: August 2025

🏆 Awards & Honors

🥇 Gold Award
14th “Challenge Cup” Qinchuanyuan China College Student Entrepreneurship Competition (2024)

🥈 First Prize & Best Creativity Award
Jiangsu Provincial Selection – National College Student E-Commerce “Innovation, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship” Challenge (2024)

🥉 Third Prize
National College Student English Competition (Category C – June 2023)

Publication Top Notes:

Impact of Atrazine on Sucrose Sensitivity in Honey Bees

 

Assist. Prof. Dr. Uba Dennis | Neuropsychology | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Uba Dennis | Neuropsychology | Best Researcher Award 

Assist. Prof. Dr. Uba Dennis, Baze University Abuja, Nigeria

Dr. Dennis Uba Donald is a licensed Clinical Psychologist, accomplished researcher, academic enthusiast, and published author from Delta State, Nigeria. He is currently affiliated with the Department of Psychology at Baze University, FCT Abuja. A member of several esteemed professional bodies, including the American Psychological Association (APA), British Medical Journal Leaders (BMJ) in Africa, the Nigerian Association of Clinical Psychologists (NACP), Cambridge Scholars, the Society of Personality and Social Psychology (SpSp), and the International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP), Dr. Uba has made significant contributions to behavioral sciences and clinical psychiatry. He holds a B.Sc. in Pure and Applied Psychology, an M.Sc. in Clinical Psychology, and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, all from Adekunle Ajasin University, Ondo State. Since 2013, he has been a regular contributor to prominent Nigerian newspapers such as The Guardian, The Sun, and The Punch. His professional interests span adult mental health, developmental psychology, personality studies, substance use disorders, and emerging topics like virtual reality in clinical research.

Professional Profile:

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award: Dr. Dennis Uba Donald

Dr. Dennis Uba Donald demonstrates strong suitability for the Best Researcher Award based on his impactful contributions to the field of Clinical Psychology, behavioral sciences, and mental health research. With a solid academic background including a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, over a decade of professional writing and research, and affiliations with globally respected associations like APA, ISSUP, and the Society of Personality and Social Psychology, Dr. Uba brings both academic depth and professional breadth.

🎓 Education

  • 📚 B.Sc. (Hons) in Pure and Applied Psychology
    Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria (2004–2007)
    ➤ Graduated with CGPA: 4.19 (2:1)

  • 🎓 M.Sc. in Clinical Psychology
    Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria (2012–2015)

  • 🎓 Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology
    Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria (2016–2019)

💼 Work Experience

  • 🧠 Clinical Psychologist, Researcher & Academic Author
    Actively involved in psychological research, therapy, and academic publishing since 2014

  • 🏫 Lecturer – Department of Psychology, Baze University, Abuja
    ➤ Currently affiliated

  • 💻 Former Professional in Banking and Information Technology
    ➤ Prior to clinical psychology career

  • 🖊️ Contributor & Columnist
    ➤ Regular writer for The Guardian, Sun Newspaper, and The Punch since 2013

🏆 Awards & Honors

  • 🏅 TETFUND Research Grant Winner, 2014

  • 🧠 Most Distinguished Psychology Student – Class of 2008

  • 🥇 Best Reviewer (2024) – ABCD Index Journal

  • 🏅 Award of Recognition – Journal of Indian Psychology for the article:
    “Curious Case of Medical Negligence”

  • 🏅 Special Recognition Award – 7th NAPS National Conference, NSUK, 2023

  • 🌍 BMJ Leader – Recognized leader by British Medical Journal Africa

  • 📚 Indexed in Google Scholar, Scopus, PubMed, Routledge, Elsevier, and ResearchGate

Publication Top Notes:

Dennis, U. D.,Psychological wellbeing in student populations in south-west Nigeria: Implications for family support relationship and religious orientation.

Dennis,The role of virtual nature environment and self- agency in improving psychological wellbeing in student populations in Nigeria: A randomized group design.

Collaborative Shift-Scheduling and Perceived Procedural Justice as Predictors of Clinical Decision-Making in Managed Care Practice among Selected Samples of Health Workers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, Nigeria

Self-esteem as predictor of post-traumatic stress among victims of human trafficking in South-West, Nigeria.

Improving Medication Adherence in Convalscent Psychiatric Out-Patients Exposed to Psychotomimetic Medications in South-West, Nigeria: The Role of Medication Literacy and `Therapeutic Relationships.

The Evaluation of Harm and Purity Transgressions in Africans: A Paradigmatic Replication of Rottman and Young (2019)