approved EB-1A
Associate Scientist
Biotechnology · India · 2023-08-04
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Framework Evaluation
3 of 3 criteria metScholarly Articles (Met)
The petitioner published 13 peer-reviewed articles and 6 book chapters in esteemed scientific journals.
Judging (Met)
The petitioner completed 40 peer reviews for various journals, demonstrating her role as an evaluator of her peers.
Original Contributions (Met)
Her research on nanocarriers and quantum carbon dots has been cited 452 times, indicating a significant impact on the field of biotechnology.
Why This Petition Was Approved
The petition was approved based on the petitioner's 13 peer-reviewed scientific articles and 6 book chapters, which garnered 452 citations across 56 countries. Additionally, she demonstrated her expertise by completing 40 peer reviews for various scientific journals. These metrics satisfied the EB-1A criteria for scholarly articles, original contributions, and judging the work of others.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Evidence Submitted
- 13 peer-reviewed scientific articles
- 6 book chapters
- 452 citations from researchers in 56 countries
- 40 peer reviews for various scientific journals
- Development of nanomaterial drug carriers
- Novel nanofibrous scaffold for wound healing
- Research on quantum carbon dots for neurodegenerative disorders
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Outcome approved
Processing 22 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 5
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