approved EB-1A
Research Scientist
Bioinformatics · India · 2023-09-15
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Framework Evaluation
3 of 3 criteria metAuthorship of scholarly articles (Met)
The petitioner published 27 peer-reviewed scientific articles, including 15 as first author, in high-impact journals.
Participation as a judge of the work of others (Met)
The petitioner completed 28 peer reviews, a task reserved for researchers held in high regard within the scientific community.
Original scientific or scholarly research contributions (Met)
Her research on cluster bean plants and galactomannan production was recognized as a vital resource for crop improvement, supported by 939 citations and NIH/USDA funding.
Why This Petition Was Approved
The petition was approved based on meeting three EB-1A criteria: scholarly articles, citations, and judging. Specifically, the petitioner authored 27 articles with 939 citations and completed 28 peer reviews. Her work's significance was further validated by funding from the National Institute of Health (NIH) and the USDA National Institute of Food Agriculture.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Grants
Government Alignment
Evidence Submitted
- 27 peer-reviewed scientific articles (15 first-authored) in high-impact journals
- 939 total citations
- Top 1% of cited authors in the field of bioinformatics
- 28 peer reviews completed for professional journals
- Funding from the National Institute of Health (NIH)
- Funding from the Nebraska Agricultural Experiment Station/USDA National Institute of Food Agriculture
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