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Süleyman KÖK is a Professor in the Department of Genetics and Bioengineering at Trakya University's Faculty of Engineering, where he was promoted from Assistant Professor (2014) to Associate Professor (2018) and finally to full Professor (2024). His academic journey includes a Bachelor's (1989), Master's (1992), and Doctoral degree (1996), all foundational to his specialization in animal genomics and meat science.
His research spans Animal Genetics, Meat Quality Analysis, and Conservation of Native Breeds, with particular focus on Turkish Grey Cattle and Anatolian Water Buffaloes. Key projects include the TUBAP-funded investigation of UoG-CAST and CAPN1 markers in Turkish Grey Cattle (2015) and leadership of the Karacabey Merino Sheep sub-project under the Ministry of Agriculture (2015). His work consistently bridges molecular biology with practical livestock production challenges.
Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals dominant trends in nutrigenomics (Aronia extract studies on metabolic health), thermotolerance genetics (HSP genes in cattle), and meat quality genomics (LEP/TG polymorphisms affecting beef traits). His methodology heavily utilizes SNP analysis, gene expression profiling, and histopathological assessment.
- Scientific Awards: None explicitly documented in source materials
- Advising: Mentored 5 graduate students including Serim Tuna KOÇ (PhD on Aronia extracts) and Hilal ARSLAN (MSc on FASN variants)
- Grants: Led Ministry of Agriculture project 22KBM2015-01 and TUBAP-2013-109 on cattle genomics
He maintains active involvement in conservation initiatives through Race Registration Committee appointments (1999, 2001) for Turkey's Bozstep Cattle conservation program, demonstrating long-term commitment to preserving indigenous genetic resources. His recent book chapters on Karacabey Merino Sheep (2024) and Keşan Satır Meat (2023) extend his expertise into geographical indication protection.
