Dr. Lucy Todd, PhD, FHEA

Multi Award-Winning Educator | FHEA | PhD Chemical Engineer

Lucy’s work has been recognised with numerous awards for excellence in teaching, presentation, and communication, including honours from University of Winnipeg, UCL, The Golden Key, 3 Minute Thesis, FameLab, Society of Chemical Industry, Chemical Engineering Day, and The Royal Society of Chemistry.

Renowned for her energy, warmth, and professionalism, Lucy brings a rare blend of academic rigour and engaging delivery. Her sessions are consistently described as inspiring, practical, and transformative, helping researchers not only present their science but share their passion.

Selected Awards

3MT First Place

RSC International Poster Prize

UCL Doctoral Communication Award

CAST Directors Award

FameLab Finalist

Dr. Lucy Todd is a distinguished educator, researcher, and communication specialist with over a decade of experience in education. A Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) with a PhD in Chemical Engineering, Lucy is passionate about helping universities empower their staff and students to communicate science with clarity, confidence, and impact.

Having taught at multiple academic levels, from undergraduates to senior researchers, Lucy understands the challenges academics face in making their work engaging and accessible. Her unique approach combines evidence-based teaching methods with creative communication strategies, helping researchers move beyond information delivery to genuine connection and influence.