approved EB-1A
Research Scientist
Biomedical Science · China · 2021-08-30
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Framework Evaluation
3 of 3 criteria metScholarly Articles (Met)
The petitioner authored 21 peer-reviewed articles and a book chapter in international journals.
Judging (Met)
The petitioner served as a judge of the work of others 25 times for leading journals in the field.
Original Contributions (Met)
The petitioner's research on stroke and Alzheimer's is highly cited (391 times) and funded by major government agencies like the NIH.
Why This Petition Was Approved
The petition was approved based on 21 peer-reviewed articles and 1 book chapter which garnered 391 citations globally. The petitioner also demonstrated significant professional standing by completing 25 peer reviews for leading international journals. His work's impact was further validated by funding from major institutions including the NIH and the Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Grants
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Government Alignment
Evidence Submitted
- 21 peer-reviewed scientific articles
- 1 book chapter
- 391 total citations (323 via Google Scholar, 68 via CNKI)
- 25 peer review assignments for international journals
- Funding from National Institutes of Health (NIH)
- Funding from Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness (MINECO)
- Funding from Flanders Fund for Scientific Research
- Funding from Miguel Servet Program
- Citations from researchers in 35 different countries
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