Kominakis Antonios

Professor Kominakis Antonios holds a faculty position at the Agricultural University of Athens (AUA), leading the Department of Animal Science within the School of Agricultural Sciences. He earned his BSc in Animal Production from AUA and a PhD in Animal Breeding from the University of Hohenheim, Germany. His research focuses on genetic improvement of farm animals, population genetics, genomic marker analysis, and statistical methodologies in genetic studies. Key interests include optimizing selection programs for livestock and exploring genetic associations in human and animal populations.

• Education:
  • BSc in Animal Production, Agricultural University of Athens
  • PhD in Animal Breeding, University of Hohenheim, Germany

His research interests emphasize genomic selection strategies, quantitative trait loci identification, and sustainable livestock production systems. Recent work includes studies on candidate genes for somatic cell count in dairy sheep and body weight in broilers using GWAS approaches. He has also explored the genetic basis of polled phenotypes in North Aegean sheep populations.

Publications highlight interdisciplinary applications, such as integrating mathematical models for farm sustainability, investigating ACE gene polymorphisms related to COVID-19 susceptibility, and analyzing dietary interventions in poultry and dairy systems. His work bridges basic genetic research with applied agricultural challenges.

He is affiliated with the Laboratory of Animal Breeding & Husbandry and collaborates with international teams on topics like scrapie in goats and bovine mastitis. No formal awards are mentioned, but his prolific publication record indicates sustained academic impact. He teaches courses on animal breeding and husbandry, contributing to both undergraduate and postgraduate programs at AUA.