approved EB-1A
Graduate Research Assistant
Electrical Engineering · Bangladesh · 2025-09-02
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Framework Evaluation
3 of 3 criteria metScholarly Articles (Met)
The petitioner authored 19 journal articles and 20 conference papers in high-quality venues.
Judging (Met)
The petitioner completed at least 130 peer reviews for respected journals in the field.
Original Contributions (Met)
The petitioner's research on MPPT methods for solar PV systems has been widely cited 1,297 times, proving major significance.
Why This Petition Was Approved
The petition satisfied EB-1A criteria through a record of 19 journal articles and 20 conference papers with 1,297 citations. The petitioner also demonstrated authority in the field by completing at least 130 peer reviews for respected journals. These metrics established the petitioner as being among the small percentage at the top of the field.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Evidence Submitted
- 19 peer-reviewed journal articles (11 first-authored)
- 20 conference papers (8 first-authored)
- 1 preprint
- 1 first-authored book chapter
- 1,297 citations according to Google Scholar
- 130 completed peer reviews for respected journals
- Letters of recommendation from international experts
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Processing 45 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 5
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