Minoo Tehrani

Minoo Tehrani is a faculty member at the School of Business at Roger Williams University with an extensive publication record spanning two decades from 2005 to 2025. Her academic profile demonstrates consistent engagement with sustainability research and business ethics.

Dr. Tehrani's research interests center on corporate sustainability practices, particularly examining how cultural dimensions influence business approaches to environmental and social responsibility. She has conducted significant comparative analyses of sustainability initiatives across different national contexts, with particular focus on Dow Jones Sustainability Indices and their financial implications. Her work bridges academic research with practical business applications, especially in urban sustainability initiatives and waste management within the restaurant industry.

Analysis of her publications reveals a clear trajectory from methodological work in business metrics to applied sustainability research. Her recent publications show increasing focus on cross-cultural comparisons of sustainability practices, with notable examination of how Hofstede's cultural dimensions affect market reactions to sustainability initiatives. The 2021 paper examining femininity/masculinity dimensions across different countries represents a significant contribution to understanding cultural influences on sustainability adoption.

Dr. Tehrani demonstrates leadership in her field through organizing the Green Cities Conference (2025), indicating her standing as a thought leader in urban sustainability research. Her collaborative work with researchers from multiple international institutions reflects her engagement in global academic networks focused on sustainability metrics and business practices.