Dr. Khaldoun (Khal) Aldiabat is an Associate Professor at the Rankin School of Nursing, St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada. He is widely recognized for his leadership in nursing education, qualitative research, and community health, both nationally and internationally.

Dr. Aldiabat is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of the Canadian Journal of Multidisciplinary Qualitative Research (CJMQR) and serves as Associate Editor of the International Journal of Nursing Students Scholarship (IJNSS). Through these roles, he actively fosters the dissemination of innovative and interdisciplinary health research.

His research addresses critical issues in nursing education, rural health, mental health and addictions, and cancer care delivery. He also explores a wide range of interconnected areas, including community and population health, primary care, chronic illness management, immigrant and refugee health, gerontology, and addiction—particularly tobacco use. Additionally, Dr. Aldiabat is deeply engaged in the philosophical foundations of nursing, therapeutic communication, and the advancement of both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.

Dr. Aldiabat is a Scientist Affiliate with Nova Scotia Health and a valued affiliate member of the Maritime SPOR Support Unit (MSSU), part of Canada's national Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research (SPOR). He has authored over 55 peer-reviewed publications and led numerous funded research projects with meaningful academic and policy impact.

A dedicated educator and mentor, Dr. Aldiabat has supervised and co-supervised numerous undergraduate and graduate nursing students in their research and scholarly work. His national and international teaching experiences across Canada, Saudi Arabia, and Oman adds a global dimension to his pedagogy, enriching the academic experience of his students and colleagues alike.

Dr. Aldiabat’s career reflects a deep commitment to advancing nursing knowledge, empowering communities, and preparing the next generation of nursing leaders through evidence-informed education, compassionate practice, and interdisciplinary collaboration.