Xue Du | Psychology | Best Researcher Award

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Mrs. Xue Du | Psychology | Best Researcher Award

Mrs. Xue Du | Chongqing Normal University| China

Dr. Xue Du, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor at Chongqing Normal University, affiliated with the Chongqing Key Laboratory of Brain-Inspired Cognitive Computing and Educational Rehabilitation for Children with Special Needs. She earned her doctorate in Developmental and Educational Psychology from Southwest University and completed advanced training in Cognitive Neuroscience at Texas Tech University. With over 45 peer-reviewed publications and multiple prestigious research grants, her work focuses on neurocognition, autism, emotional regulation, and educational rehabilitation, making her a distinguished scholar in her field.

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Early Academic Pursuits

Dr. Xue Du began her academic journey in psychology with a B.A. in Psychology from Southwest University, followed by an M.A. in Developmental and Educational Psychology. She further deepened her expertise by pursuing a Ph.D. in Developmental and Educational Psychology at Southwest University. During her doctoral studies, she broadened her academic horizons as a Joint-Ph.D. student in Cognitive Neuroscience Psychology at Texas Tech University in 2016, gaining international exposure and interdisciplinary training. This strong foundation reflects her early dedication to understanding human cognition, education, and developmental psychology.

Professional Endeavors

Currently, Dr. Du serves as an Associate Professor at the School of Educational Sciences, Chongqing Normal University. She also plays a pivotal role in advancing scientific progress through her affiliations with the Chongqing Key Laboratory of Brain-Inspired Cognitive Computing and Educational Rehabilitation for Children with Special Needs and the Chongqing Key Laboratory of Philosophy and Social Sciences for Intelligent Rehabilitation and Education of Children with Special Needs. In addition, her postdoctoral fellowship in Bioengineering at Chongqing University (2022) enriched her cross-disciplinary research competence, merging psychology with bioengineering and cognitive science.

Contributions and Research Focus

Dr. Du’s research primarily focuses on developmental psychology, cognitive neuroscience, and educational rehabilitation, with a strong emphasis on children with special needs, autism, deaf students, and maternal mental health. Her work explores neurophysiological mechanisms, emotion regulation, empathy, social cognition, and reward processing, offering insights into both typical and atypical psychological development. With over 45 peer-reviewed publications, she has contributed significantly to understanding the psychological and cognitive processes underlying human interaction, emotion, and learning.

Impact and Influence

The impact of Dr. Du’s research is evident through her international publications in high-impact journals such as Cerebral Cortex, Frontiers in Neuroscience, BMC Psychology, and Current Psychology. Her studies on social comparison, cognitive reappraisal, maternal anxiety, and empathy in deaf college students have advanced both theoretical knowledge and practical interventions. Importantly, her research holds social significance, addressing pressing issues in mental health, education, and rehabilitation for vulnerable populations, thereby influencing both academic discourse and applied practices.

Research Skills

Dr. Du demonstrates advanced expertise in psychological assessment, neurophysiological measurement techniques (including ERP studies), statistical modeling, and experimental design. Her skills bridge psychology, neuroscience, and education, enabling her to explore complex interactions between cognition, behavior, and social environments. She also excels in interdisciplinary collaboration, integrating psychological theory with computational and bioengineering approaches.

Awards and Honors

Dr. Du’s scholarly excellence has been recognized through prestigious research grants such as the Chongqing Natural Science Foundation (2024), the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (2022), the Humanities and Social Science Youth Project of the Ministry of Education (2019), and multiple municipal and social science projects. These achievements underscore her capability to lead independent research and her strong contribution to the advancement of psychology and educational sciences in China.

Legacy and Future Contributions

Looking ahead, Dr. Du is poised to make transformative contributions in the field of educational neuroscience and rehabilitation psychology. Her research trajectory suggests a future where evidence-based interventions and brain-inspired models can significantly improve the educational and social outcomes of children with special needs. By continuing to secure high-level grants and publishing cutting-edge research, she is building a legacy of academic excellence, social impact, and interdisciplinary innovation.

Publications Top Notes

Title: “Out of sight out of mind”: Attentional characteristics in mothers who have children with autism
Journal: BMC Women’s Health, 2025
Authors: Du, X.*, Gao, S., Huang, T., Liang, J., & Xiao, X.

Title: Empathy responses to others’ physical pain in the deaf college students: Evidence from an event-related potential study
Journal: Cerebral Cortex, 2025
Authors: Du, X.*, Li, C., Liang, J., Mou, J., & Zheng, Q.

Title: Neurophysiological characteristics of reward processing in deaf college students under different social contexts
Journal: Frontiers in Neuroscience, 2025
Authors: Du, X.*, Huang, T., Wu, S., Wang, X., & Chen, X.

Conclusion

Dr. Xue Du has established herself as a dedicated scholar in developmental psychology, cognitive neuroscience, and educational rehabilitation, with impactful research on autism, deaf students, maternal mental health, and social cognition. Through over 38 publications, an h-index of 15, and more than 545 citations, she has significantly contributed to advancing knowledge and practical interventions for vulnerable populations. Her commitment to interdisciplinary research, educational innovation, and social well-being ensures a lasting academic legacy and continued influence in psychology and neuroscience.

Mahsum Avcı | Psychology | Distinguished Scientist Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mahsum Avcı | Psychology | Distinguished Scientist Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mahsum Avcı, Bingol University, Turkey.

Dr. Mahsum Avcı 🎓 is a clinical psychologist, assistant professor, and director at Bingöl University. With a Ph.D. in Psychological Counseling, he specializes in trauma, grief, EMDR, and projective assessment. 🧠 He has published in SSCI and Scopus-indexed journals and authored books on child psychotherapy. 📚 Dr. Avcı leads national trainings on psychological first aid and trauma interventions, bridging research with real-world impact. 🌍 His innovative, evidence-based work supports children, adolescents, and vulnerable populations. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

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🎓 Early Academic Pursuits

Assist. Prof. Dr. Mahsum Avcı laid the foundation for his career with a B.A. and M.A. in Guidance and Psychological Counseling from Atatürk University, followed by a Ph.D. in the same field from İnönü University in 2021. His early professional steps between 2006 and 2017 were dedicated to supporting youth as a psychological counselor in high schools and guidance centers.

💼 Professional Endeavors

Since 2018, Dr. Avcı has been a valued member of Bingöl University’s faculty, serving as an Assistant Professor and directing the Center for Child Research and Guidance. He has led several national projects focused on trauma and crisis intervention and is extensively trained in EMDR, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and trauma-focused approaches.

🔬 Contributions and Research Focus On Psychology 

Dr. Avcı’s research centers on grief, trauma, dissociation, dreams, and projective techniques. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed studies—especially in brief interventions such as Flash EMDR and psychodynamic play therapy for youth facing test anxiety, childhood trauma, and exam-related stress. His work also extends to trauma-informed school counseling and qualitative evaluations of practitioner experiences.

🌍 Impact and Influence

With approximately 21 citations and an estimated h-index of 4, Dr. Avcı’s influence spans SSCI, Scopus, PubMed, and TR Dizin journals. His studies, such as “Pandemic dreams” (Dreaming), “Flash Technique” case series, and explorations of childhood trauma, highlight his significant role in both clinical practice and academic discourse.

🧠 Research Skills

Highly skilled in qualitative thematic analysis, trauma-informed counseling, and brief psychotherapeutic techniques (EMDR/Flash EMDR). Experienced in conducting mixed-method field studies, projective assessments, psychodynamic play therapy, and working within school- and community-based guidance settings.

🏅 Awards and Honors

Dr. Avcı has been nominated for the Distinguished Scientist Award in recognition of his empathetic clinical research, especially in grief and trauma interventions among children and adolescents.

🏛️ Legacy and Future Contributions

Dr. Avcı continues to bridge clinical practice and academia through trauma-responsive interventions tailored to children, adolescents, and educators. His future work will expand psychodynamic and EMDR-based models for traumatic grief, augmenting existing protocols in psychological counseling and educational environments.

Publications Top Notes

  • 🧠 Examining the interpersonal problem-solving skills of high school students according to their sociometric status
    📄 Unpublished Master’s Thesis, Atatürk University
    📅 2016
    🔢 Citations: 12

  • 🏫 A research to determine the reasons that negatively affect the academic success of primary school students: Bingöl example
    📝 Journal: JASSS – Journal of Academic Social Science Studies International Journal
    📅 2012
    🔢 Citations: 8

  • 😴 Pandemic dreams: A thematic analysis of university students’ dreams during the COVID-19 outbreak
    📝 Journal: Dreaming
    📅 2022
    🔢 Citations: 5

  • ⚡ INVESTIGATION OF THE EFFECT OF A SINGLE SESSION OF FLASH TECHNIQUE ON ADOLESCENTS WITH EXAM ANXIETY: A GROUP APPLICATION
    📝 Journal: International Journal of Anatolian Social Sciences
    📅 2023
    🔢 Citations: 3

  • 🍎 Teachers’ Knowledge and Experience on Trauma: A Qualitative Evaluation
    📝 Journal: Turkish Psychological Counseling and Guidance Journal
    📅 2023
    🔢 Citations: 2

  • 🧩 The Effect of the Flash Technique on Childhood Traumas, Dissociation, and PTSD: Six Case Series
    📝 Journal: International Journal of Health Sciences
    📅 2023
    🔢 Citations: 2

  • 🛡️ The experiences of school psychological counselors on reporting sexual abuse cases: A thematic analysis
    📝 Journal: Psychology in the Schools
    📅 2023
    🔢 Citations: 2

  • 📘 Experiences of School Psychological Counselors Working with High School Students Experiencing Traumatic Mourning: A Focus Group Study
    📝 Journal: Turkish Journal of Psychological Counseling and Guidance
    📅 2021
    🔢 Citations: 2

  • ⚖️ Guilt in Individuals with and without Traumatic Grief: A Psychodynamic Perspective
    📝 Journal: Turkish Journal of Scientific Research
    📅 2023
    🔢 Citations: 1