Dr Chantal den Daas | Social Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Senior Lecturer at  University of Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Chantal den Daas is a prominent figure in the field of Health Psychology, currently serving as the Interim Lead of the Health Psychology group at the Institute of Applied Health Science, University of Aberdeen, Scotland. With a Senior Lecturer position at the same institute since 2020, she has been actively involved in academia, contributing significantly to the interdisciplinary Social Science department at Utrecht University in the Netherlands as an Adjunct Research Fellow.

Publication Profile :

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📚 Education:

• 📆 2005 – 2007: Research Master Psychology (With Merit), University of Amsterdam, Netherlands
• 📆 2002 – 2005: Bachelor Social Psychology (With Merit), University of Amsterdam, Netherlands

👩‍🏫 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

• 📆 2023 – Present: Interim Lead, Health Psychology group, Institute of Applied Health Science, University of Aberdeen, Scotland
• 📆 2020 – Present: Senior Lecturer, Health Psychology group, Institute of Applied Health Science, University of Aberdeen, Scotland
• 📆 2017 – Present: Adjunct Research Fellow, Interdisciplinary Social Science, Utrecht University, Netherlands
• 📆 2018 – 2020: WHO Consultant, Regional Office for Europe, World Health Organization
• 📆 2013 – 2020: Senior Scientific Researcher, Centre for Infectious Disease Control, STI/HIV Department, RIVM, Netherlands
• 📆 2008 – 2013: PhD in Social Psychology, Utrecht University, Netherlands

🔍 PROFESSIONAL TRAINING:

• Notable Training: Good Research Practice, Behaviour Change Technique Taxonomy, Post-graduate Research Supervisor, Mentoring Skills, MAP Training, Inclusion Essentials, and more.

👩‍🏫 TEACHING ACTIVITIES:

• 📆 2020 – Present: Coordinator and Lecturer, Health Behaviour and Behaviour Change, University of Aberdeen, Scotland
• 📆 2014 – Present: Supervision of PhD Candidates, with successful completions and ongoing projects
• 📆 2013 – 2020: Master and Bachelor Thesis Supervision, RIVM, Netherlands

📊 SKILLS:

• Expertise in health psychology, behaviour change, infectious disease control, and extensive training in research methodologies and statistical analysis.

Chantal den Daas is a dedicated professional with a rich background in health psychology, infectious disease control, and academia. Her leadership roles, prolific research, and commitment to education underscore her significant contributions to the field. 💡🔬📚 #HealthPsychology #Research #Education

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Ms NaYoung Song | Social Sciences |  Best Researcher Award

Graduate Student at  University of Georgia, Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, United States

NaYoung Song is a highly accomplished professional with a strong background in integrated advertising and public relations. She is currently pursuing her M.A. at the University of Georgia’s Grady College of Journalism & Mass Communication, maintaining an impressive GPA of 4.0/4.0, with an expected graduation date in May 2025.

Publication Profile :

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📚 Education:

• M.A. in Integrated Advertising & Public Relations, Grady College of Journalism & Mass Communication, University of Georgia, May 2025 (GPA 4.0/4.0)
• B.A. in Journalism & Mass Communication (Media & Communication major), Korea University, August 2024 (GPA 4.14/4.5)

🌐 Experience:

1. Crisis Communications Intern
   • University of Georgia, Athens, United States
   • August 2023 – Present
   • 🚨 Analyzing and addressing crises affecting higher education institutions.
   • 📊 Researching and contributing to the development of crisis communication exercises.
2. Communications Intern
   • CANLAB, Seoul, Republic of Korea
   • August 2022 – January 2023
   • 🌐 Consulting marketing and communication strategies for startup clients.
   • 🔄 Facilitating translation and customer services for global audiences.
3. Communications Manager
   • Viber Productions, Seoul, Republic of Korea
   • March – August 2022
   • 🤝 Initiating collaborations with artists and managing external communication.
   • 💡 Coordinating financial planning and executing promotion materials for projects.
4. Assistant Researcher / Content Creator
   • Korea University Research Institute of Korean Studies, Seoul, Republic of Korea
   • March – August 2022
   • 📚 Optimizing research processes for the Naver Open PRO Dictionary.
   • 📊 Translating complex smartphone terminologies for novice users.

🚀 Skills & Specialization:

• 🗣️ Native English & Korean speaker, Fluent in Bahasa Indonesia (Overseas Korean)
• 💻 Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, video editing, Microsoft Office
• 🧠 Soft Skills: Creative, Critical Thinking, Leadership, Problem-solving
• 🎯 Specialization: Communication, Content Marketing, SEO, Public Relations, Risk Management

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