Her research interests include the disruptive impact of technology in the apparel industry, the behavior of fashion brands, global and domestic apparel production ("glocalization") issues, and the significance of social responsibility and sustainability throughout the apparel supply chain. Dr. Lewis has also worked in the apparel industry in areas of production, sourcing, and retail operations and maintains ongoing contact with industry professionals to inform her research. She is a faculty fellow of Cornell’s Atkinson Center for a Sustainable Future and a research fellow in the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Research Initiative housed in Cornell’s Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics. Dr. Lewis also serves as a member of the editorial board for the Journal of Fashion, Style and Popular Culture.