Dr Ann Helen Lu Featured in WiSTEM Now Story Celebrating Women in Science

Dr Ann‑Helen Lu, Head of New Product Development and Innovation, has been featured in a WiSTEM Now Story as part of Worcestershire’s first WiSTEM Week, led by Careers Worcestershire.

The WiSTEM Now campaign highlights real‑world STEM role models across Worcestershire, with a strong focus on inspiring young people to explore future careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Dr Lu’s feature forms part of this regional initiative, showcasing the diversity, impact and accessibility of scientific careers, and connecting real career journeys with future ambitions.

In the story, Dr Lu reflects on her role at Lake Chemicals & Minerals, where she leads innovation‑driven new product development across highly regulated and technically demanding markets. She shares insights into how scientific curiosity, resilience and openness to opportunity can translate into meaningful industrial and commercial impact. As Dr Lu notes in the campaign, “even the smallest nanoparticle can create the biggest impact.”

At Lake, innovation is underpinned by deep scientific expertise, collaboration and curiosity - values that are strongly reflected in Dr Lu’s career journey. Her participation in the WiSTEM Now campaign reinforces Lake’s ongoing commitment to supporting skills development, championing diversity in STEM, and inspiring the next generation of scientists and innovators.

Click below to read Dr Ann‑Helen Lu’s full WiSTEM Now story and discover other inspirational careers from across Worcestershire, visit Careers Worcestershire’s WiSTEM Stories hub.