Dr Lucy Rogers MBE FREng
About
Lucy is an engineer, inventor, and author who makes the complex simple and the technical fascinating. She works with CEOs, teams, and curious minds to spark innovation, communicate clearly and to bring creative projects to life—whether on stage, in print, or through playful engineering.
Featured Work
writing
She is the author of books covering engineering and natural history, including It’s ONLY Rocket Science and Up – A Scientist’s Guide to the Magic Above Us. She combines technical expertise with storytelling to make ideas accessible and engaging for readers of all backgrounds.
Gadgets & Gizmos
Lucy loves tinkering and inventing—whether it’s robots, Raspberry Pi projects, or fun, hands-on prototypes. Here she shares the creative, experimental side of engineering that inspires curiosity and innovation.
Speaking
From boardrooms to global stages, Lucy shares practical insights on innovation, creativity, and sustainable engineering—including carbon-negative solutions. Her talks help leaders translate complexity into clarity, inspire teams, and future-proof their organisations.
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Get in Touch
Want to collaborate, book Lucy for an event, or just say hello? She’d love to hear from you.
Lucy was the keynote speaker at the International Women’s Day Conference at the University of Chester. Lucy’s talk about her career in Science and Engineering was totally inspiring. Students and members of the public at Lucy’s evening talk, (including myself), went away with a feeling of renewed confidence in their own abilities
Angela Lupton
Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Chester
CEO Vectis Ventures and owner of Blackgang Chine.
Organiser, Topconf, Linz