Zhenyu Lu
About Zhenyu Lu
Zhenyu Lu is an Associate Principal Scientist in Analytical Development at Alkermes, with a background in forensic chemistry and extensive experience in research and development.
Current Role at Alkermes
Zhenyu Lu currently holds the position of Associate Principal Scientist, Analytical Development at Alkermes in Waltham, MA. In this role, he serves as the Analytical Development Technical Lead, collaborating with various departments including Formulation, Process, and Chemical Development. He is responsible for developing and utilizing analytical methods for the characterization of drug substances and drug product candidates from Alkermes' proprietary pipeline. Additionally, his role involves leading multiple project aspects, encompassing the writing and review of technical reports, SOPs, and CMC documentation.
Previous Experience at National Instruments
Prior to his current role, Zhenyu Lu worked at National Instruments as a LabVIEW Associate Developer from 2013 to 2015 in Washington D.C. During his tenure at National Instruments, he gained experience in developing and implementing software solutions utilizing LabVIEW. This role allowed him to broaden his expertise in software development within an analytical framework.
Academic Background and Research at University of South Carolina
Zhenyu Lu earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Forensic Chemistry from the University of South Carolina, where he studied from 2011 to 2016. While at the university, he worked as a Research Assistant, contributing to various research projects for five years. This experience provided him with a strong foundation in forensic chemistry and research methodologies.
Educational Background at Nanjing University
Zhenyu Lu obtained his Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Nanjing University, where he studied from 2007 to 2011. During his tenure at Nanjing University, he worked as an Undergraduate Research Assistant, engaging in research activities that supported his academic growth and understanding of chemistry.
Early Career and Volunteer Work
Earlier in his career, Zhenyu Lu gained diverse experiences including an internship at the Drainage Monitoring Stations of Changzhou Drainage Administration in Changzhou, Jiangsu, China, and a brief period as a Volunteer Research Assistant at the Library of Congress in Washington D.C. While these roles were short in duration, they contributed to his broad understanding of research and analytical tasks in different environments.