Xiaowei Chu | Psychology | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Xiaowei Chu | Psychology | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Xiaowei Chu | Psychology | Associate Professor at Zhejiang Normal University | China

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Xiaowei Chu is a distinguished academic recognized for her impactful contributions across teaching, research, and innovation, known for integrating advanced scientific inquiry with practical applications in her field. She holds a strong educational foundation built through progressive academic achievement, beginning with her undergraduate studies, followed by a master’s degree, and culminating in a doctoral degree that established her expertise and shaped her early scholarly trajectory. Over the years, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Xiaowei Chu has gained extensive professional experience through university appointments, collaborative research roles, and leadership responsibilities in academic and scientific initiatives, enriching her profile as a dedicated educator and influential researcher. Her research interests span emerging themes aligned with contemporary challenges, and she continually explores cutting-edge concepts that contribute to theoretical advancement and practical solutions. In addition, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Xiaowei Chu possesses robust research skills, including data analysis, experimental design, scientific writing, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the use of advanced tools and methodologies to address complex problems. Throughout her career, she has earned several awards and honors that acknowledge her scholarly excellence, research productivity, and contributions to academic service, further establishing her as a respected leader in her domain. With a commitment to advancing knowledge, supporting student development, and engaging in high-impact research, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Xiaowei Chu continues to uphold the highest standards of academic excellence. In conclusion, she represents a visionary scholar whose work reflects innovation, dedication, and a passion for advancing her field, making her contributions invaluable to the global academic and scientific community.

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Featured Publications

  1. Chu, X. (2025). Cognitive and affective empathy explain bidirectional links between environmental factors and bullying. Social Psychology of Education.

  2. Chu, X. (2025). The 10-item moral outrage scale: Development, psychometric properties, and associations with parenting behavior and peer relationships. Journal of Moral Education.

  3. Chu, X. (2025). Why and when do narcissists aggress celebrities online? Investigating relative deprivation and empathic self-efficacy as potential mechanisms. International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology.

  4. Chu, X. (2025). Does empathy predict bullying, or does bullying predict empathy? A meta-analysis of longitudinal studies. Journal of Youth and Adolescence.

  5. Chu, X. (2025). Moral identity and bystander behavior in cyberbullying: The roles of moral outrage and online interpersonal trust. Victims & Offenders.

  6. Chu, X. (2025). The associations between parenting and bullying among children and adolescents: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Youth and Adolescence.

  7. Chu, X. (2024). The bidirectional relationship between peer relationships and bullying: Evidence from cross-lagged analyses among Chinese children. Child: Care, Health and Development.

  8. Chu, X. (2024). The sense of responsibility and bystanders’ prosocial behavior in cyberbullying: The mediating role of compassion and the moderating roles of moral outrage and moral disgust. Cyberpsychology: Journal of Psychosocial Research on Cyberspace.

 

Cristiano Riger | Neurodegenerative | Academic Luminary Achievement Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Cristiano Riger | Neurodegenerative | Academic Luminary Achievement Award 

Assist. Prof. Dr. Cristiano Riger | Neurodegenerative | Professor at Rural Federal University of Rio de Janeiro | Brazil

Assist. Prof. Dr. Cristiano Riger is a dedicated Brazilian biochemistry scholar recognized for his work in natural product chemistry, antioxidant systems, and bioactive compounds derived from plants, microorganisms, and food matrices. His academic background includes a strong foundational education in chemistry and biochemistry, culminating in advanced postgraduate training that strengthened his expertise in analytical chemistry, biochemical pathways, and microbial systems. Throughout his professional career, Assist. Prof. Dr. Cristiano Riger has served as a faculty member and researcher at respected institutions, contributing significantly to teaching, laboratory development, and scientific mentoring. His professional experience encompasses biochemical analysis, phytochemical profiling, antioxidant assays, antimicrobial studies, and experimental research on essential oils and natural extracts with applications in health, food safety, and agroecology. His research interests primarily focus on understanding the functional properties of bioactive compounds, natural antioxidants, essential oils, and plant-derived substances, using analytical tools and experimental models to explore their therapeutic and technological potential. He also demonstrates strong research skills in chromatography, spectrophotometry, microbial assays, oxidative stress evaluation, and biochemical characterization of natural matrices. Assist. Prof. Dr. Cristiano Riger has received several academic honors, including multiple recognitions as “Professor Homenageado” and “Paraninfo,” acknowledging his teaching excellence and contributions to student development across various programs. His scholarly impact includes numerous Scopus-indexed publications and collaborations with national and international researchers. His work continues to advance the understanding of natural compounds and their biofunctional actions. In conclusion, Assist. Prof. Dr. Cristiano Riger stands out as a committed scientist whose academic dedication, research contributions, and professional achievements reflect his significant role in advancing biochemical and natural product research, positioning him as a valuable contributor to scientific progress and higher education.

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Featured Publications

  1. Riger, C. J. (2024). Antimicrobial activity of essential oil from Mimosa verrucosa and Illicium verum against planktonic and biomass bacterial cells. Revista Brasileira de Plantas Medicinais.

  2. Riger, C. J. (2024). Evaluation of the pulicidal potential of the essential oil of Curcuma zedoaria. Phytochemistry Letters. 

  3. Riger, C. J. (2023). Bioactive compounds in culinary herbs improve food safety by reducing cholesterol oxide formation. SSRN.

  4. Riger, C. J. (2023). Lemongrass essential oil: Scientific bases for an agroecological approach to seed protection. Industrial Crops and Products. 

  5. Riger, C. J. (2022). Bioactive compounds of parsley, chives, and their mixture as promising antioxidant and anti-cholesterol oxidation agents. Food Research International. 

  6. Riger, C. J. (2022). Biquinho pepper: Bioactive compounds and antioxidant capacities in fish balls during frozen storage. Food Bioscience.

  7. Riger, C. J. (2021). Determination of the phytochemical composition and antioxidant potential of Eugenia copacabanensis and Myrciaria tenella leaves. Chemistry and Biodiversity.