Assoc. Prof. Dr. Afsaneh Sadooghiasl | Fatigue | Best Researcher Award

Head of Department | Tarbiat Modares University | Iran

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Afsaneh Sadooghiasl is an accomplished nursing scholar and educator with a distinguished career in clinical nursing, ethics, and leadership. Currently serving as an Associate Professor of Nursing at Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Afsaneh Sadooghiaslhas combined academic excellence with practical contributions to healthcare and education. With advanced training in nursing, management, ethics, leadership, and medical education, their research emphasizes moral courage, clinical ethics, patient care, and professional development of nurses.Assoc. Prof. Dr. Afsaneh Sadooghiasl has collaborated internationally as a visiting researcher at Augsburg University, Germany, and as an invited professor at the University of Pitesti, Romania. Their leadership roles include directing international affairs development at Tehran University of Medical Sciences and guiding major initiatives such as career laddering for nurses. Widely recognized with national and international honors, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Afsaneh Sadooghiasl has contributed significantly to nursing ethics, patient education, and leadership development in healthcare systems.

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Education

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Afsaneh Sadooghiasl pursued a strong academic pathway in nursing and ethics at Tehran University of Medical Sciences. They earned a BSc in Nursing, followed by an MSc in Nursing Management, focusing on motivational factors influencing patient education. Their commitment to advancing nursing leadership was reflected in specialized programs, including the Leadership for Change Program, organized by the International Council of Nurses and the World Health Organization, and the Entrepreneurship in Health System TOT Program at Sharif University of Technology.Assoc. Prof. Dr. Afsaneh Sadooghiasl then completed a PhD in Nursing, with a dissertation on designing and psychometrically testing a Moral Courage Questionnaire for Nurses, an important tool in ethical nursing practice. Expanding their interdisciplinary expertise, they pursued an MSc in Medical Ethics, exploring discrimination in clinical medical ethics from patients’ perspectives. They also received training in Medical Education, enhancing their teaching and curriculum development skills.

Experience

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Afsaneh Sadooghiasl has over two decades of professional experience spanning clinical, academic, and leadership roles. Their career began as a Clinical Nurse at Tehran University of Medical Sciences, later advancing to Nursing Manager and Lecturer, they were appointed Assistant Professor of Nursing, progressing to Associate Professor at Tarbiat Modares University, where they continue to mentor PhD students. Internationally, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Afsaneh Sadooghiasl served as a Visiting Researcher at the Institute for Ethics and History of Health in Society, Augsburg University, Germany, and as an Invited Professor at the University of Pitesti, Romania. They also directed International Affairs Development at Tehran University of Medical Sciences, fostering global academic collaborations. In addition to teaching and leadership, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Afsaneh Sadooghiasl has contributed to capacity-building programs such as Leadership for Change and Entrepreneurship in Health Systems, shaping the future of nursing leadership in Iran and beyond.

Research Focus

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Afsaneh Sadooghiasl’s research is anchored in nursing ethics, leadership, and education, with a focus on improving both patient outcomes and professional integrity in healthcare. Their doctoral research developed and validated the Moral Courage Questionnaire for Nurses, a pioneering tool in assessing and strengthening ethical decision-making in clinical practice. Further expanding into medical ethics, their MSc thesis investigates discrimination in clinical settings, analyzing both theoretical frameworks and patients’ lived experiences. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Afsaneh Sadooghiasl is also deeply engaged in nursing management, exploring motivational factors that influence nurses’ commitment to patient education. Their research spans across career laddering models, leadership capacity-building, and internationalization of nursing education, contributing to both policy and practice. With an interdisciplinary approach, they integrate ethics, education, and leadership to enhance the professional development of nurses and safeguard patient rights, while addressing challenges of discrimination, equity, and moral responsibility in healthcare systems.

Awards and Honors

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Afsaneh Sadooghiasl has been widely recognized for academic excellence, educational innovation, and leadership in nursing. They received the Erasmus Grant for Staff Mobility at the University of Pitesti, Romania, under Key Action, fostering international academic exchange. Their excellence in education was honored multiple times at the Shahid-Motahari Educational Festival, receiving awards in both the editions. Demonstrating outstanding academic performance, they were named Honour Student in the PhD comprehensive exam at Tehran University of Medical Sciences. The same year, they were awarded the title of Honour Nurse by Tehran University of Medical Sciences, acknowledging their professional dedication and contributions to clinical practice. These honors reflect a consistent trajectory of achievement, combining research, education, and practice. Their recognition at both institutional and national levels underscores their role as a leading figure in advancing nursing ethics, education, and leadership development.

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Conclusion

The researcher demonstrates a strong research profile, with a focus on nursing, medical ethics, and healthcare management. Their leadership experience, teaching experience, and international experience demonstrate their expertise and commitment to their field. With further evaluation of their publication record, citation impact, and collaboration, they could become an even stronger candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Their contributions to the field of nursing and healthcare, and their potential for future research, make them a strong contender for this award.