Assoc. Prof. Dr. Antonio Jesús Mendoza-Fernández, an accomplished botanist and researcher at the University of Granada, Spain, has established a remarkable academic and scientific profile marked by excellence in plant ecology and conservation biology. He earned his Ph.D. in Botany, focusing on the conservation of endangered Mediterranean flora, integrating ecological modelling, cartographic mapping, soil-plant interaction studies, and microbiological analysis to understand the adaptive mechanisms of threatened species such as Maytenus senegalensis subsp. europaea. His professional experience spans multiple research and consultancy projects—eight academic research projects and twenty-five industry collaborations—reflecting his ability to bridge scientific inquiry with practical environmental applications. His research interests include botany, ecology, computational modelling in natural sciences, environmental sustainability, and biodiversity conservation, where he applies innovative algorithms and multidisciplinary approaches. Demonstrating exceptional research skills, Dr. Mendoza-Fernández has authored thirty-seven Web of Science–indexed publications, twenty-six national book chapters, and one monograph, while contributing to over eighty national and international conferences. His global influence is reflected in 634 citations by 432 documents across 41 publications with an h-index of 17, highlighting his consistent scholarly impact. He has served as a guest editor for leading journals such as Mediterranean Botany, Plants, and Sustainability, and as chairman for major scientific meetings including the 3rd Gypworld Meeting and CEIMAR and AEET congresses. His honors include leadership roles in Research Group at the University of Almería and active membership in the Vegetal Conservation Area at the University of Granada, as well as his collaboration in the U.S.-funded GYP-NEXTGEN project by the National Science Foundation. In conclusion, Dr. Mendoza-Fernández’s outstanding contributions to Mediterranean plant conservation, global research collaborations, and leadership in ecological innovation make him a deserving recipient of the Best Researcher Award, recognizing his enduring impact on botanical and environmental sciences.