Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dilek Soylu is a highly accomplished academic whose extensive contributions to surgical nursing, organ transplantation, disaster preparedness, palliative care, and innovative nursing education make her an exceptional candidate for a Best Researcher Award. With a PhD in Surgical Nursing from Erciyes University and strong foundational training through both thesis and non-thesis master’s programs, she has built a career that integrates rigorous scientific inquiry with over a decade of hands-on clinical experience as an organ transplant coordinator and surgical intensive care nurse. This dual perspective strengthens the clinical applicability and societal relevance of her research. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Soylu has an impressive publication portfolio featuring numerous peer-reviewed international articles in respected journals including The Surgeon, BMC Nursing, Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences, Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, and Transplant Immunology, exploring vital themes such as organ donation determinants, anxiety and pain management, acupressure interventions, disaster response self-efficacy, and transplant readiness scale development. Her scholarly activity spans mixed-methods studies, randomized controlled trials, descriptive analyses, retrospective research, and methodological scale development, demonstrating her scientific range and depth. She has presented widely at national and international conferences, authored book chapters, and engaged actively in professional organizations such as Türk Hemşireler Derneği and Organ Nakli Hemşireleri Derneği. Additionally, she has contributed to academic governance as Vice Director of the School of Health and served as a thesis jury member at multiple universities. Her diverse teaching portfolio includes courses in surgical nursing, emergency care, transplantation nursing, and nursing education, reflecting her commitment to shaping future generations of healthcare professionals. Ongoing research projects, including technology-enhanced training for nursing students and clinical intervention studies, further emphasize her forward-looking vision. With her strong research productivity, scholarly influence, leadership roles, and clear contributions to nursing science and healthcare improvement, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dilek Soylu is highly suitable and deserving of recognition through a Best Researcher Award.