Robert Hudson | Psychotherapy | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Robert Hudson | Psychotherapy | Research Excellence Award

Relationship Therapy & Recovery | United Kingdom

Dr. Robert Hudson is an experienced psychotherapist and clinical practitioner whose work integrates trauma-informed therapy, psychosexual and relationship therapy, and addiction recovery. His professional focus centers on individual, couple, family, and group-based therapeutic interventions, with particular expertise in trauma, abuse recovery, relational dynamics, and compulsive sexual behaviors. His practice is grounded in an integrative framework that synthesizes humanistic, psychodynamic, psychoanalytic, and cognitive-behavioral approaches. Alongside clinical leadership and supervision, his professional experience spans community mental health, social care, and multidisciplinary service management, contributing to evidence-informed therapeutic practice, ethical clinical governance, and advanced relational recovery models.

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Yun-Hsuan Chang | Clinical Psychology | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Dr. Yun-Hsuan Chang | Clinical Psychology | Research Excellence Award

Institute of Gerontology, National Cheng Kung University | Taiwan

Prof. Dr. Yun-Hsuan Chang is a clinical psychologist and gerontology scholar whose work integrates psychological assessment, cognitive neuropsychology, mood disorders, and behavioral addiction research. Her contributions span brain imaging, resilience mechanisms, personality assessment, geriatric psychology, and the neurocognitive aspects of psychiatric conditions. She has led influential studies on social cognition, stress, inflammatory markers, executive function, and problematic technology use, advancing understanding of psychological resilience across populations. Recognized with multiple academic honors, she collaborates widely across psychology, neuroscience, and mental health disciplines, contributing to both theoretical frameworks and applied clinical practices through research, mentorship, and interdisciplinary engagement.

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Sercan Karabulut | Psychiatry | Best Scholar Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sercan Karabulut | Psychiatry | Best Scholar Award

Associate Professor | Akdeniz University School of Medicine | Turkey

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sercan Karabulut is a psychiatrist with extensive clinical and academic experience in the fields of substance use disorders, mood disorders, and psychotic disorders. His research focuses on the neuropsychiatric effects of substance use, the clinical outcomes of psychiatric treatments, and the interplay between neuroinflammation, cognition, and psychiatric symptoms. He has conducted significant work on schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and methamphetamine-related disorders, exploring treatment strategies, cognitive impairments, and clinical predictors of disease progression. Dr. Karabulut has published numerous peer-reviewed articles on topics including dissociative disorders, antipsychotic treatment outcomes, HCV screening in addiction populations, and psychometric assessments for substance use disorders. He has contributed to book chapters addressing sexual addiction, motivational approaches for medical complications in outpatient addiction treatment, and alcohol and substance use disorders during pregnancy and postpartum. Actively engaged in professional development and knowledge dissemination, he has presented his research at numerous national and international psychiatric conferences, covering topics such as early-stage bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, substance-induced psychosis, and cognitive effects of addiction. His work emphasizes the integration of clinical practice with evidence-based research to improve patient outcomes and inform treatment strategies. In addition to clinical practice and research, he has contributed to panels, workshops, and case studies, addressing complex psychiatric presentations, including treatment-resistant schizophrenia, opioid and methamphetamine use, and psychiatric comorbidities in diverse populations. Through his scholarship, Dr. Karabulut has advanced understanding of the biological, psychological, and social dimensions of psychiatric disorders, with particular attention to improving interventions and long-term management strategies for individuals with mental health and substance use challenges.

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Karabulut, S., Uzar Uçkun, S., & Genç, H. (2025). One year follow-up study of patients with opioid use disorder after inpatient detoxification: Predictors of treatment retention and abstinence. Psychiatry Research. Advance online publication.

Erdoğan, A., Karabulut, S., Coşkun, M. N., Tosun, O., Öztaş, F. N. T., Karsavurdan, F., Cinemre, B., Kulaksızoğlu, B., & Metin, Ö. (2025). Clinical factors associated with craving in patients with opioid use disorder receiving buprenorphine-naloxone maintenance therapy. Journal of Substance Use. Advance online publication.

Düzgün, M., Erdoğan, A., Karabulut, S., Şafak, E., Kuloğlu, Z., Ongun, H. İ., Metin, Ö., Cinemre, B., & Kulaksızoğlu, B. (2025). The impact of smartphone addiction and social media addiction on traffic safety. Journal of Public Health. Advance online publication.

Karabulut, S., & Uzar Uçkun, S. (2025). The association between theory of mind, psychopathic traits, borderline personality traits, and severity of substance use disorder in women: A comparative analysis. Alpha Psychiatry. Advance online publication.

Karabulut, S., Erdoğan, A., Kuloğlu, Z., Düzgün, M., & Kulaksızoğlu, B. (2025). Impulsivity and aggression in patients with methamphetamine use disorder and opioid use disorder. Journal of Substance Use. Advance online publication.

Zhun Gong | Psychology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Zhun Gong | Psychology | Best Researcher Award

professor Qingdao University China

Dr. Zhun Gong is a distinguished professor in the Department of Psychology at the School of Educational Science, Qingdao University, and a master’s supervisor. He is also a visiting scholar at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and actively involved in multiple national and international psychology organizations.

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Education 🎓

Dr. Zhun Gong earned his Ph.D. in Applied Psychology from the University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. His academic journey has been shaped by a commitment to excellence, leading to significant contributions in psychology and human resource management.

Experience 🏢

With a career spanning academia and research, Dr. Gong serves as a professor at Qingdao University. He is a committee member of the Industrial Psychology Subcommittee of the Chinese Psychological Society and an executive director of the Assessment Professional Committee of the China Human Resource Development Research Association.

Research Interests 🧠

Dr. Gong specializes in Industrial and Organizational Psychology and Internet and Social Psychology. His research explores organizational and individual resilience, emotional intelligence, employee burnout, and the mental health effects of problematic smartphone use and internet addiction.

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Dr. Gong has been recognized for his academic and professional excellence. His groundbreaking research and contributions to applied psychology have earned him national and international acclaim.

Publications Top Notes: 📚

Dr. Gong has published over 30 academic papers in reputed SSCI and SCI journals and authored 5 works on human resource management. Below are some of his notable publications:

Impact Mechanisms of Organizational Resilience on Employee Performance

Emotional Intelligence as a Buffer Against Burnout

The influence of emotional intelligence on job burnout and job performance: Mediating effect of psychological capital

Effects of personality on risky driving behavior and accident involvement for Chinese drivers

Perceived stress and internet addiction among Chinese college students: mediating effect of procrastination and moderating effect of flow

Are effect sizes in emotional intelligence field declining? A meta-meta analysis

Does resilience help in reducing burnout symptoms among Chinese students? A meta-analysis

Research on the relationship between positive emotions, psychological capital and job burnout in enterprises’ employees: Based on the broaden-and-build theory of positive emotions

Are effect sizes in s elf‐efficacy field changing over time? A m eta–meta analysis