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Research Interests
- Structure-functionality-bioactivity relationships in plant proteins, especially from cereals
- Effects of genetic and environmental variability on protein composition related to improved sustainability, biodiversity and end-use quality
- Development of novel analytical methods for compliance monitoring of gluten-free products
- Proteomics to assess the immunoreactive potential of proteins
- Fundamental mechanisms of (wheat) allergies, non-celiac wheat sensitivity and celiac disease
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Technical University of Munich
Award Date: 20 Oct 2014
Food Chemistry, 1. State Exam, Technical University of Munich
Award Date: 7 Oct 2008
External positions
Professorship of Food Biopolymer Systems
1 Apr 2024 → …
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
1 Aug 2019 → 31 Mar 2024
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 15 Life on Land
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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ERC-StG 101040437 - GLUTENOMICS
Scherf, K. (PI), Moßburger, J. (CoI) & Lorenz, K. K. (CoI)
1/09/22 → 31/08/27
Project: Research
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Leibniz Lab "Systemic Sustainability"
Schanze, J. (PI) & Scherf, K. (CoI)
1/04/24 → 31/03/27
Project: Network
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Improved Prediction of Wheat Quality and Functionality Using Near-Infrared Spectroscopy and Novel Approaches Involving Flour Fractionation and Data Fusion
Ziegler, D. (First Author), Buck, L. (Co-Author), Scherf, K. A. (Co-Author), Popper, L. (Co-Author), Schaum, A. (Co-Author) & Hitzmann, B. (Last Author), Jan 2026, In: Food Analytical Methods. 19, 1, 48.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Synergistic effect of washing process and after-treatment parameters on gluten protein composition, rheological, and baking properties
Hoeller, N. (First Author), Alpers, T. (Co-Author), Holtz, K. (Co-Author), Whitehead, I. (Co-Author), Becker, T. (Co-Author) & Scherf, K. A. (Last Author), Jan 2026, In: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 339, 149678.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Absolute quantitation of celiac disease-active gluten peptides in gluten-free barley beer by targeted nanoLC-MS/MS
Tissen, E. (First Author), Geisslitz, S. (Co-Author) & Scherf, K. A. (Last Author), Dec 2025, In: Food Research International. 222, 2, 117703.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Amylase/trypsin-inhibitor content and inhibitory activity of German common wheat landraces and modern varieties do not differ
Jahn, N. (First Author), Geisslitz, S. (Co-Author), Konradl, U. (Co-Author), Fleissner, K. (Co-Author) & Scherf, K. A. (Last Author), 20 Feb 2025, In: npj Science of Food. 9, 1, 8 p., 24 (2025).Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Asparaginase treatment for acrylamide reduction in wheat and oat flakes: From laboratory- to pilot-scale
Musa, S. (First Author), Kukurová, K. (Co-Author), Ciesarová, Z. (Co-Author), Eisenhardt, K. (Co-Author) & Scherf, K. A. (Last Author), Dec 2025, In: Applied Food Research. 5, 2, 101237.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Ad hoc Joint FAO/WHO Expert Consultation on Risk Assessment of Food Allergens – reference dose(s) for cereals containing gluten or gluten
Scherf, K. (Consultant)
3 Nov 2025 → 7 Nov 2025Activity: Consultancy or expert activity › Consultancy
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Leibniz im Bundestag 2025
Scherf, K. (Participant)
14 Oct 2025 → 15 Oct 2025Activity: Participating in or organizing an event › Participating in an event
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Gluten allergies and intolerance
Scherf, K. (Speaker)
3 Oct 2025Activity: Talk or event contribution › Oral presentation
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Strategic Collaboration for Sustainable Wheat Production: Addressing Global Challenges in the OECD
Scherf, K. (Participant)
1 Oct 2025 → 3 Oct 2025Activity: Participating in or organizing an event › Participating in an event
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External Dissertation Examination of Susanne Wudy
Scherf, K. (Examination chair)
28 Jul 2025Activity: Examiner
Press/Media
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TU in Freising hat für 2025 große Pläne – und wird jünger, weiblicher und internationaler
28/01/25
1 Media contribution
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Courses
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Food Chemistry 1 for Teacher Training at Vocational Schools, Exercise WiSe 24/25
Scherf, K. 16/10/24 → 5/02/25
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Food Chemistry 1 for Teacher Training at Vocational Schools, Exercise WiSe 25/26
Scherf, K. 15/10/25 → 4/02/26
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Food Chemistry 2 for Teacher Training at Vocational Schools, Exercise SuSe 24
Scherf, K. 17/04/24 → 17/07/24
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