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.

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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

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