approved EB-1A

Senior Scientist

Chemistry · China · 2024-11-05

Processing Time
6 days
Decision Date
2024-11-05
Location
Illinois
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Framework Evaluation

3 of 3 criteria met
Scholarly Articles (Met)

The petitioner authored 24 peer-reviewed journal articles in the field of chemistry.

Judging (Met)

The petitioner conducted at least 10 journal reviews, evaluating the work of other experts.

Original Contributions (Met)

The petitioner's work resulted in 596 citations and is supported by the Department of Energy, demonstrating major significance to the field.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the documentation of 24 peer-reviewed journal articles and a high citation count of 596, placing the applicant in the top 3% of her field. Additionally, her participation in at least 10 journal reviews satisfied the judging criterion. The case was further strengthened by evidence of support from the Department of Energy (DOE) and expert testimony regarding her impact on pharmaceutical development.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Judging Experience
Reference Letters Independent
Reference Letters Dependent
Grants
Government Alignment
Evidence Submitted
  • 24 peer-reviewed journal articles (5 first/co-first-authored)
  • 596 citations according to Google Scholar
  • Top 3% of most highly cited authors in Chemistry
  • Completed at least 10 journal reviews for experts in the field
  • Research support from the Department of Energy (DOE)
  • Four expert recommendation letters

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Outcome approved
Processing 6 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 7

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