Alan Laird Lewis

Alan Laird Lewis, OD, PhD, is an Adjunct Professor of Vision Sciences at New England College of Optometry (NECO) and Chair of the Institutional Review Board. His expertise spans electrophysiology, low vision, neuroscience, optics, and public health, with a focus on lighting and visual performance, color vision, and psychophysics of vision.

• Educations:
• PhD in Physiological Optics, The Ohio State University
• MSc in Physiological Optics, The Ohio State University
• OD from Massachusetts College of Optometry
• BSOptom from Massachusetts College of Optometry

Dr. Lewis has earned numerous accolades, including Fellowships from the American Academy of Optometry and Illuminating Engineering Society, and is inducted into the National Academy of Opticianry Hall of Fame and Michigan Lighting Hall of Fame. His research bridges optics, human vision systems, and public health, particularly addressing lighting solutions for visual performance and accessibility.

Professional memberships include Optica, the International Dark Sky Association, and the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary applications of vision science to real-world challenges.