Dr. rer. nat.
Prof. Dr. Maren Scharfenberger-Schmeer
Professor of Microbiology
Kaiserslautern University of Applied Sciences
Functions
- Chairwoman of the Examination Board
- Member of the Library Committee
- Member of the Research Committee of Kaiserslautern University of Applied Sciences
Teaching areas
Bachelor:
- General Microbiology
- Microbiology of wine
- Practical course in microbiology
- Molecular biological diagnostics
- Chemistry tutorial
Master:
- Innovation in Biotechnology and Chemistry
- Core Competences Enology
- Professional Integration and Transformation
Main research areas
- Innovative methods to avoid microbiologically caused off-flavors
- Modern microbiological diagnostics for the detection of microorganisms in winemaking
- Investigation of metabolic pathways in microorganisms that lead to off-flavors in winemaking (gene expression studies)
- Influence of pomace application in the vineyard on the soil microbiome (microbiome analyses)
- Fermentative processing of pomace
News & tenders
Master's Thesis Opportunity
- 03.12.2025 - Effects of Varoius Must Treatments on the Expression of Thiol-Related Genes During Alcoholic Fermentation.
Background: The expression of the genes IRC7 and STR3 in Saccharomyces cerevisiae is associated with the release of volatile thiols during alcoholic fermentation in wine. These volatile thiols contribute to fruity wine aroma profiles and are therefore of great interest to winemakers.