Rana Saleh Sahib Al-Difaie is an Assistant Professor of Parasitology at the University of Al-Qadisiyah, College of Biotechnology. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in 2002, Master’s degree in 2014 from the College of Education, and a PhD in 2024 from the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Al-Qadisiyah. His research focuses on molecular parasitology, protozoan infections, zoonotic diseases, and nanotechnology-based antiparasitic therapies. He has published numerous scientific papers and book chapters in national and international journals. Dr. Al-Difaie is actively engaged in teaching, research, and academic development.