Richard Wilhelm Jacobi

Richard Wilhelm Jacobi is a researcher at the Institute of Theoretical Chemistry within the Faculty of Chemistry. He holds a B.Sc. and MSc and currently serves as Co-Project Manager for an ÖAW Doc scholarship project focused on biomimetic DNA-liposome-based light-harvesting complexes (2024-2026).

His research interests span multiple areas of theoretical and physical chemistry, with primary focus on Chromophores, Fluorescence Resonance Energy Transfer, and Energy Transfer mechanisms. His work extensively investigates Liposome systems, Bilayer membrane dynamics, and Electron Transfer processes in biomimetic environments.

Dr. Jacobi's publication record shows consistent output since 2022, with increasing prominence in high-impact journals. His recent work demonstrates a clear trajectory toward understanding complex light-harvesting systems, with particular attention to molecular representation challenges and environmental effects on energy transfer efficiency.

• ÖAW Doc scholarship for research on biomimetic DNA-liposome systems

As an active researcher, Jacobi has delivered multiple invited presentations in 2025 on topics including 'Photosynthesis 2.0' and 'Structure and Dynamics of Bio-inspired DNA-liposome Hybrid Light-harvesting Systems,' indicating strong recognition in his field. His research appears to focus on bridging theoretical models with practical biomimetic applications for energy harvesting.