Haftay Abraha Tadesse was born and raised in Tigray, Northern Ethiopia. He completed his primary education in Maynebri and pursued his secondary education at Adi-guide Comprehensive Secondary School. Haftay earned both his BSc in Animal Health and MSc in Medical Microbiology from Mekelle University. He has held positions in teaching and research at Mekelle University, where he currently teaches Molecular Biology, Microbiology, and Biochemistry at the College of Veterinary Science. His expertise encompasses various areas, including food and medical microbiology, mycology, virology, public health (focusing on zoonosis and food safety), and molecular biology. Additionally, Haftay is involved in conducting studies in microbiology and molecular biology, specifically related to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and drug screening across different streams.