approved EB-1A

Scientist

Biochemistry · India · 2025-04-09

Processing Time
16 days
Decision Date
2025-04-09
Location
Tennessee
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Framework Evaluation

3 of 3 criteria met
Scholarly Articles (Met)

The petitioner authored 25 peer-reviewed articles in high-impact journals like Cell and Nature Communications.

Judging (Met)

The petitioner completed over 70 peer reviews for prestigious journals in the field of biochemistry and endocrinology.

Original Contributions (Met)

The petitioner's work on chromatin remodelers and environmental epigenetics has garnered over 1,600 citations and influenced researchers in 50 countries.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner meeting at least three EB-1A criteria: original scientific contributions of major significance, authorship of scholarly articles in professional journals, and participation as a judge of the work of others. Specific metrics included over 1,600 citations, 25 peer-reviewed publications (including Cell and Nature Communications), and 70+ peer reviews.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Grants
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Evidence Submitted
  • 25 peer-reviewed publications in journals such as Cell, Nature Communications, and Science Translational Medicine
  • Over 1,600 citations
  • 70+ peer reviews for journals including International Journal of Molecular Sciences and Pharmaceuticals
  • H-index of 18 (top 4% of authors in genetics according to OpenAlex)
  • Seven publications ranked in the top 10% most cited in molecular biology and genetics
  • Evidence of research influence in more than 50 countries

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Outcome approved
Processing 16 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 6

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