text: The Key Centre for Polymers and Colloids (KCPC) is a research centre of the School of Chemistry established by the Australian Research Council Research Centres Program. While the KCPC is known for polymers and colloids, it comprises several groups that can specialise in different areas like self-assembly, virus mimics, emulsions, and surfactants. The KCPC has attracted various industry support such as Orica, Nuplex Industries, and others. Currently, faculty members involved in KCPC research are: A/Prof. Brian Hawkett, A/Prof. Chiara Neto, Dr. Mohammad Choucair, Prof. Greg Warr, Dr. Markus Muellner, and E/Prof. Les Copeland.
  The current KCPC Director is A/Prof. Brian Hawkett.