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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
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):
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
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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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BMBF 01EA2205A - ImmunoSafe-CeD
Scherf, K. (PI) & Tissen, E. (CoI)
1/08/24 → 31/12/25
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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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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ATI, fructans and predictive assessment of technological quality of Sicilian tetraploid conservation and modern wheat varieties
Bonarrigo, M. (First Author), Geisslitz, S. (Co-Author), Scherf, K. A. (Co-Author), Messina, B. (Co-Author), Russo, G. (Co-Author), Sestili, F. (Co-Author) & Masci, S. (Last Author), 24 Apr 2025, In: Journal of Cereal Science. 2025, 123, 104190.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Comparative shotgun proteomics analysis of wheat gluten proteins digested by various peptidases
Kaemper, C. (First Author), Mossburger, J. (Co-Author), Geyer, M. (Co-Author), Hartl, L., Geisslitz, S. (Co-Author) & Scherf, K. A. (Last Author), 11 Jun 2025, In: Current Research in Food Science. 11, 10 p., 101095.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access2 Scopus citations -
Effect of seven baking lipases on the lipid class composition of three different cakes
Stemler, C. D. (First Author), Hoefflin, K. L. (Co-Author) & Scherf, K. A. (Last Author), 1 Jan 2025, In: European Food Research and Technology. 251, 1, p. 1-13 13 p., 100442.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access3 Scopus citations
Activities
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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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External Dissertation Examination of Susanne Wudy
Scherf, K. (Examination chair)
28 Jul 2025Activity: Examiner
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Kinderuni-Kongress bei den Erlebnistagen Ernährung:Die faszinierende Welt der Ernährung
Scherf, K. (Participant)
27 Jul 2025Activity: Participating in or organizing an event › Participating in an event
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Was macht ein richtig gutes Brot aus?
Scherf, K. (Speaker)
27 Jul 2025Activity: Talk or event contribution › Workshop
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Internal dissertation examination of Christine Kämper
Scherf, K. (Examiner)
18 Jul 2025Activity: Examiner
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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. 16/04/25 → 16/07/25
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