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PhD Student

Electrical Engineering · China · 2025-10-29

Processing Time
86 days
Decision Date
2025-10-29
Location
California
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Framework Evaluation

4 of 3 criteria met
Scholarly Articles (Met)

The petitioner authored 10 journal articles and 5 conference papers in the field of electrical engineering.

Original Contributions (Met)

The petitioner's work on RF systems and battery safety was recognized as transformative and highly influential with 1,581 citations.

Judging (Met)

The petitioner completed at least 12 peer reviews for authoritative journals and conferences.

Awards (Met)

The petitioner secured competitive research funding from national-level foundations (National Key R&D Program of China), which serves as evidence of excellence in the field.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on 10 peer-reviewed journal articles and 5 conference papers which garnered 1,581 citations. The petitioner also demonstrated significant influence through 12 peer review assignments and receipt of competitive funding from the National Key R&D Program of China.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Grants
Conference Presentations
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Evidence Submitted
  • 10 peer-reviewed journal articles (including 1 first-authored and 1 co-first-authored)
  • 5 peer-reviewed conference articles (4 first-authored)
  • 1,581 citations
  • 12 peer reviews for authoritative journals and conferences
  • Competitive research funding from national foundations

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At a Glance

Outcome approved
Processing 86 days
Criteria Met 4 / 3
Evidence Types 6

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Total Cases 881
Success Rate 52.9%
Sustained 466
Dismissed 299

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