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:

ORCID

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

Aug 2022 – Aug 2023
📝 Published First-Author Paper in Insects (IF = 2.7, JCR Q1):
🔬 “Impact of Atrazine on Sucrose Sensitivity in Honey Bees”
Sep 2023 – Apr 2024
🔧 Invention Patent Under Review (Accepted May 23, 2024):
📦 Designed an innovative device for capturing, feeding, and storing experimental honeybees.
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)