Prof. Erik Scherer, Ph.D.
Current affiliations
- Professur für Isotopengeochemie (Prof. Scherer)
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Early differentiation processes in Earth and other planetary bodies
- Formation, composition, and evolution of Earth's crust
- Improved determination of decay constants for use in geochronology
- Subduction-related eclogites and blueschists: their formation, exhumation, and role in geochemical fractionation processes
- Microgeochronology and the development of robust methods for dating metamorphic and sedimentary rocks
Academic Education | |
| 1999 | Ph.D. in Earth Sciences (Geochemistry), University of California – Santa Cruz |
| 1994 - 1995 | Visiting Graduate Student, University of Wisconsin – Madison |
| 1987 - 1991 | B.A. in Geology (with honors), Colgate University |
Work Experience | |
| since 2012 | Professor, Institut for Mineralogy, University of Münster |
| 2006 - 2011 | Junior Professor, Institute for Mineralogy, University of Münster |
| 2003 - 2006 | Research Associate, Institute for Mineralogy, University of Münster |
| 1999 - 2003 | Postdoctoral Researcher, Institute for Mineralogy, University of Münster |
Functions and Memberships | |
| since 2012 | Reviewer for the Agence Nationale de la Recherche |
| since 2010 | Proposal Reviewer for German Research Foundation (DFG) |
| since 2008 | Origins Network - a European Commission funded planetary science research center |
| since 2006 | AAAS - American Association for the Advancement of Science |
| since 2005 | Proposal Reviewer for NSF |
| since 2000 | GS - The Geochemical Society |
| since 1999 | GSA - Geological Society of America |
| since 1992 | AGU - American Geophysical Union |
Publications
Stracke, A.; Scherer, E.E.; Klaver, M. (2025) In: Ariel Anbar; Dominique Weis (eds.), Treatise of Geochemistry. Elsevier: Elsevier. Type of Publication: Entry in encyclopedia (book contribution) | |
Smit, Matthijs A.; Vrijmoed, Johannes C.; Scherer, Erik E.; Mezger, K.; Kooijman, Ellen; Schmitt-Kielman, Melanie; Tual, Lorraine; Guilmette, Carl; Ratschbacher, Lothar (2024) In: Journal of Metamorphic Geology, 42(5) Type of Publication: Research article (journal) | |
Bröcker, M.; Schenk, V.; Scherer, E.E.; Soesilo, J.; Berndt, J. (2023) In: Journal of Asian Earth Sciences, 255 Type of Publication: Research article (journal) | |
Putiš, Marián; Scherer, Erik E; Nemec, Ondrej; Ackerman, Lukáš, Ružička, Peter (2023) In: Geosystems and Geoenvironment, 2 Type of Publication: Research article (journal) | |
Haber, T; Iqbal, W; Liu, T; van der Bogert, C; Hiesinger, H; Černok, A; Becker, H; Scherer, E. E (2023) In: European Lunar Symposium, Padua, Italy. ELS Type of Publication: Abstract in digital collection (conference) |
Projects
Duration: 01/01/2020 - 31/12/2024 | 2nd Funding period Funded by: DFG - Collaborative Research Centre Type of project: Subproject in DFG-joint project hosted at University of Münster | |
Duration: 01/01/2016 - 31/12/2019 | 1st Funding period Funded by: DFG - Collaborative Research Centre Type of project: Subproject in DFG-joint project hosted outside University of Münster | |
Duration: 01/10/2014 - 30/09/2016 | 3rd Funding period Funded by: DFG - Priority Programme Type of project: Subproject in DFG-joint project hosted outside University of Münster | |
Duration: 01/08/2012 - 31/07/2014 | 2nd Funding period Funded by: DFG - Priority Programme Type of project: Subproject in DFG-joint project hosted outside University of Münster | |
Duration: 01/07/2012 - 30/06/2014 | 2nd Funding period Funded by: DFG - Priority Programme Type of project: Subproject in DFG-joint project hosted outside University of Münster |
Talks
| Reconstructing Earth's Early Crust: The Radiogenic Isotope View Scherer, Erik (06/03/2018) RNI GUF Radiogenic and Non-traditional Isotope Short Course, Goethe-Universität Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany Type of talk: scientific talk | |
| A few good samples: Reconstructing Earth’s early crust Scherer, Erik (25/09/2017) GeoBremen 2017 , Universität Bremen, Bremen, Germany Type of talk: scientific talk | |
| Refining λ176Lu
Scherer, Erik (08/06/2014) Workshop on Decay Constants in Geochronology and Cosmochronology (2014 Goldschmidt Conference), Sacramento, California, U.S.A. Type of talk: scientific talk | |
| Dating metamorphism with the Lu-Hf garnet method Scherer, Erik (09/04/2003) EGS-AGU-EUG Joint Assembly, EGS-AGU-EUG, Nice, France Type of talk: scientific talk | |
| Lu-Hf geochronology: A revised 176Lu decay constant, a high closure temperature, and significant inclusion effects Scherer, Erik (04/05/2000) Institute Seminar, C.N.R.S. Université Blaise Pascal, Clermont Ferrand, France Type of talk: scientific talk |
Prizes
| Editor's Citation for Excellence in Refereeing (Geochemistry, Geophysics, Geosystems) Awarded by: American Geophysical Union Award given to: Scherer, Erik Announced at: 18/04/2016 | Date of awarding: 15/04/2016 Type of distinction: Best reviewer award (conference or journal) | |
| Student's Award for Outstanding Engagement in Teaching Awarded by: Earth Sciences, University of Münster Award given to: Scherer, Erik Announced at: 01/01/2010 | Date of awarding: 01/01/2010 Type of distinction: Research award or other distinction | |
| Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award Awarded by: Earth Sciences, U. of California - Santa Cruz Award given to: Scherer, Erik Date of awarding: 01/01/1998 Type of distinction: Research award or other distinction | |
| Faculty Award for Outstanding Achievement, Geology Department Awarded by: Colgate University Award given to: Scherer, Erik Date of awarding: 01/01/1991 Type of distinction: Research award or other distinction | |
| Fellowship for first year of doctoral studies Awarded by: University of California - Santa Cruz Award given to: Scherer, Erik Announced at: 01/01/1991 Type of distinction: Scholarship |
Doctorates
| Lu-Hf systematics of early solar system materials: Solving the 176Lu decay constant discrepancy Candidate: Bast, Rebecca | Supervisors: Scherer, Erik E.; Mezger, Klaus Period of time: 01/02/2011 - 17/06/2016 Doctoral examination procedure finished at: Doctoral examination procedure at University of Münster | |
| Chondrule formation in the early Solar System: A combined ICP-MS, ICP-OES and petrological study Candidate: Patzelt, Madelein | Supervisors: Mezger, Klaus; Scherer, Erik E. Period of time: 01/09/2006 - 11/03/2013 Doctoral examination procedure finished at: Doctoral examination procedure at University of Münster | |
| Insights on early Earth crustal evolution from zircon and quartz from Jack Hills, Western Australia Candidate: Menneken, Martina | Supervisors: Scherer, Erik E.; Geisler-Wierwille, Thorsten Period of time: 02/01/2009 - 25/09/2012 Doctoral examination procedure finished at: Doctoral examination procedure at University of Münster | |
| Stable Ba and Ca isotope composition of meteorites and their components: Insights into the early Solar System Candidate: Bermingham, Katherine | Supervisors: Mezger, Klaus; Scherer, Erik E. Period of time: 01/02/2008 - 11/11/2011 Doctoral examination procedure finished at: Doctoral examination procedure at University of Münster | |
| Timing, rates and processes of crustal recycling in subduction zones: a case study from the Scandinavian Caledonides Candidate: Smit, Matthijs Arjen | Supervisors: Bröcker, Michael; Scherer Erik Period of time: 01/09/2006 - 16/07/2010 Doctoral examination procedure finished at: Doctoral examination procedure at University of Münster |