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Biography
Our research focusses predominantly on the synthesis of bioactive compounds (peptidomimetics and natural products) with potential therapeutic applications, as well as the development of luminescent sensors for environmentally- and biologically-relevant species.
Please see our group web page (https://www.monash.edu/science/schools/chemistry/research-groups/tuckgroup) for more information
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):
Research area keywords
- Chemical Biology
- sensors
- lanthanide probes
- medicinal chemistry
- analgesics
- luminescence
- organic synthesis
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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ARC Training Centre for Development of Advanced Radiochemical Technologies
Robinson, A. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Donnelly, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Rendina, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), McIntosh, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Hagemeyer, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Tuck, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Andrews, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Alt, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ritchie, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Turner, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Chan, P. W. H. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Aulsebrook, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Hutton, C. A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), White, J. M. L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Rutledge, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), New, E. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ackerman, U. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Fraser, B. H. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Greguric, I. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Le, L. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Kopka, K. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Zarschler, K. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Oldham, T. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Santamaria, G. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Walsh, B. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Campbell, D. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Poniger, S. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Wheatcroft, M. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Graf, S. (Partner Investigator (PI)) & Toups Dugas, D. (Project Manager)
Australian Research Council (ARC)
1/10/24 → 30/09/29
Project: Research
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Inherently Chiral Calixarenes: An exploration on the synthesis and application as future nanoporous crystals for gas storage system
ireneling, I. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Yuen Lin, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Tuck, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Zahid, N. I. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/08/24 → 31/07/27
Project: Research
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Melbourne Biomolecular NMR Network
Stone, M. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Bottomley, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Gooley, P. R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Langford, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Reynolds, E. C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Scammells, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Scanlon, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Separovic, F. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Tuck, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Whisstock, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Wilce, J. (Chief Investigator (CI))
Australian Research Council (ARC), University of Melbourne, Monash University
1/01/09 → …
Project: Research
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CSIRO 'Top-up' S/ship - J Graham
Tuck, K. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Duggan, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Graham, J. E. (Chief Investigator (CI))
CSIRO - Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
17/03/06 → …
Project: Research
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Coordination cages for sensing and catalysed destruction of environmental toxins
Ward, M. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)) & Tuck, K. (Chief Investigator (CI))
Project: Research
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Influence of Surfactant Structure on Polydisperse Formulations of Alkyl Ether Sulfates and Alkyl Amidopropyl Betaines
Williams, A. P., Sokolova, A. V., Faber, J. M., Butler, C. S. G., Starck, P., Ainger, N. J., Tuck, K. L., Dagastine, R. R. & Tabor, R. F., 2024, In: Langmuir. 40, 1, p. 211–220 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
1 Citation (Scopus) -
Influence of tail group length, amide functionality and added salt ion identity on the behaviour of betaine surfactants
Butler, C. S. G., Kelleppan-Meaney, V. T., Williams, A. P., Giles, L. W., Vidallon, M. L. P., Sokolova, A., de Campo, L., Tuck, K. L. & Tabor, R. F., Jan 2024, In: Journal of Colloid and Interface Science. 653, Part A, p. 338-350 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access8 Citations (Scopus) -
Rapid concentration and detection of bacteria in milk using a microfluidic surface acoustic wave activated nanosieve
Ang, B., Jirapanjawat, T., Tay, K. P., Ashtiani, D., Greening, C., Tuck, K. L., Neild, A. & Cadarso, V. J., 28 Jun 2024, In: ACS Sensors. 9, 6, p. 3105–3114 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
4 Citations (Scopus) -
Bacterial concentration and detection using an ultrasonic nanosieve within a microfluidic device
Ang, B., Habibi, R., Kett, C., Chin, W. H., Barr, J. J., Tuck, K. L., Neild, A. & Cadarso, V. J., 1 Jan 2023, In: Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical. 374, 9 p., 132769.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
17 Citations (Scopus) -
Components of cocamidopropyl betaine: Surface activity and self-assembly of pure alkyl amidopropyl betaines
Kelleppan, V. T., Butler, C. S. G., Williams, A. P., Vidallon, M. L. P., Giles, L. W., King, J. P., Sokolova, A. V., de Campo, L., Pearson, G. R., Tabor, R. F. & Tuck, K. L., 5 Jan 2023, In: Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects. 656, Part B, 16 p., 130435.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
12 Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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Award for Exceptional Educational Service to the Faculty of Science
Thompson, C. (Recipient), Ho, S. (Recipient), Ravat, J.-F. (Recipient), Macfarlan, B. (Recipient), Reef, R. (Recipient), Tuck, K. (Recipient), Reina, R. (Recipient), Findlay, S. (Recipient) & Polster, B. (Recipient), 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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MONASH UNIVERSITY (Organisational unit)
Hearn, M. (Inventor), Langford, S. (Inventor), Tuck, K. (Inventor), Harris, S. (Inventor), Boysen, R. I. (Inventor), Perchyonok, V. T. (Inventor), Danylec, B. (Inventor), Schwarz, L. (Inventor) & Chowdhury, J. (Inventor)
18 Jun 2020Activity: Industry, Government and Philanthropy Engagement and Partnerships › Patents › Patent
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Monash Antimicrobial Resistance Group (Event)
Lithgow, T. (Chair/Co-Chair), Cryle, M. (Member), Tuck, K. (Member), Traven, A. (Member), Naderer, T. (Member), Rood, J. (Member), Lyras, D. (Member), Peleg, A. (Member), Aguilar, M. (Member), Coulibaly, F. (Member), McGowan, S. (Member), Okeeffe, M. A. (Member), Belousoff, M. (Member) & Heraud, P. (Member)
1 Mar 2017 → 1 Jan 2019Activity: Industry, Government and Philanthropy Engagement and Partnerships › Membership of industry collaboration/ network
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MONASH UNIVERSITY (Organisational unit)
Hearn, M. (Inventor), Langford, S. (Inventor), Tuck, K. (Inventor), Harris, S. (Inventor), Boysen, R. I. (Inventor), Perchyonok, V. T. (Inventor), Danylec, B. (Inventor), Schwarz, L. (Inventor) & Chowdhury, J. (Inventor)
31 Jan 2014Activity: Industry, Government and Philanthropy Engagement and Partnerships › Patents › Patent