approved EB-1A
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Engineering Physics · China · 2023-03-27
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Framework Evaluation
3 of 3 criteria metScholarly Articles (Met)
The petitioner published 20 peer-reviewed articles in the field of engineering physics.
Judging (Met)
The petitioner completed 13 peer reviews for highly acclaimed journals, establishing authority in the field.
Original Contributions (Met)
The petitioner's work on plasma turbulence and fusion energy gathered 371 citations and received funding from major government entities like the U.S. Department of Energy.
Why This Petition Was Approved
The approval was based on 20 peer-reviewed articles and 371 citations from researchers in at least 22 countries. Additionally, the petitioner completed 13 peer reviews for highly acclaimed journals and demonstrated significant impact through research funded by the U.S. Department of Energy and the National Natural Science Foundation of China.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Grants
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Government Alignment
Evidence Submitted
- 20 peer-reviewed articles
- 371 citations from researchers in 22 countries
- 13 peer reviews for notable journals
- Research funding from the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science
- Research funding from the National Natural Science Foundation of China
- Research funding from the U.S. Department of Energy Fusion Energy Sciences Program
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Outcome approved
Processing 27 days
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