approved EB-1A
Postdoctoral Researcher
Electrochemistry · China · 2022-04-05
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Framework Evaluation
3 of 3 criteria metJudging the work of others (Met)
The petitioner completed 18 reviews for peer-reviewed journals, demonstrating his recognition as an authority in electrochemistry.
Scholarly articles (Met)
The petitioner authored 8 peer-reviewed scientific articles published in international journals.
Original contributions of major significance (Met)
His research on electrochemical methods and nitrogen-centered radicals resulted in 389 citations from 23 countries, indicating major significance to the field.
Why This Petition Was Approved
The petition was approved based on meeting three EB-1A criteria: performing 18 peer-review assignments, authoring 8 peer-reviewed articles in international journals, and contributing original research cited 389 times. The high citation count from researchers in 23 countries demonstrated the significant impact of his work on ruthenium-catalyzed alkyne annulations.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Evidence Submitted
- 18 peer-review invitations for journals in the field
- 8 peer-reviewed articles in international journals
- 389 citations recorded on Google Scholar
- Citations from researchers in at least 23 countries
- Development of electrochemical-generated nitrogen-centered radicals
- Research on ruthenium-catalyzed alkyne annulations with aniline derivatives
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