Han Mulder

Dr. Han Mulder serves as Associate Professor of Animal Breeding and Genetics at Wageningen University & Research, where he has established himself as a prominent researcher in quantitative genetics and animal breeding. His research focuses on improving animal resilience through breeding programs, with particular emphasis on genetic variation in uniformity and genotype by environment interactions. He has made significant contributions to understanding how fluctuations in milk yield can serve as heritable indicators for breeding healthier cows, and his work on genetic variation in phenotypic variability has advanced our understanding of trait evolution. As a key instructor for the Professional Certificate Programme in Animal Breeding and Genetics and MOOCs including "Genetic Models for Animal Breeding" and "Evaluating Animal Breeding Programmes," he helps shape the next generation of animal breeding specialists. His research has garnered significant attention, with highly cited publications on topics ranging from resilience in animal breeding programs to genome-wide association studies for litter size variability in pigs. Through his work at the Animal Breeding and Genomics Centre, he continues to advance our understanding of complex genetic interactions and their applications in livestock breeding, particularly focusing on developing breeding strategies that enhance both production efficiency and animal welfare. His expertise spans multiple areas including quantitative genetics, genomic selection, and the development of statistical models for analyzing genetic variation in livestock populations.