approved EB-1A

Assistant Professor

Civil Engineering · China · 2026-02-06

Processing Time
264 days
Decision Date
2026-02-06
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Framework Evaluation

3 of 3 criteria met
Scholarly Articles (Met)

The petitioner authored 17 peer-reviewed journal articles, 2 conference papers, and 2 book chapters, which received 321 citations.

Judging (Met)

The petitioner completed at least 110 peer reviews for respected journals and conferences, demonstrating technical judgment.

Original Contributions (Met)

The petitioner developed novel approaches using crash information to support safety testing for automated vehicles, recognized as major contributions by independent experts.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on meeting multiple EB-1A criteria, including influential authorship of 17 journal articles and 2 book chapters, and a strong citation impact of 321 citations. Additionally, the petitioner demonstrated extensive peer-review service with 110 completed reviews and provided evidence of original contributions of major significance to roadway safety and next-generation mobility.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Reference Letters Dependent
Conference Presentations
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Evidence Submitted
  • 17 peer-reviewed journal articles
  • 2 peer-reviewed conference papers
  • 2 book chapters
  • 5 technical reports
  • 321 citations reflecting independent use by other researchers
  • 110 completed peer reviews for journals and conferences
  • Development of privacy-protective approaches for safety testing of automated vehicles

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At a Glance

Outcome approved
Processing 264 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 7

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Success Rate 53.0%
Sustained 487
Dismissed 315

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