approved EB-1A
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Geochemistry · India · 2022-03-04
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Framework Evaluation
3 of 3 criteria metJudging the work of others (Met)
The petitioner completed 48 peer reviews for journals in the field of geochemistry.
Scholarly articles (Met)
The petitioner authored 10 peer-reviewed articles and 2 book chapters in international publications.
Original contributions of major significance (Met)
His research on water quality and pollutant monitoring has been cited 175 times across 33 countries, placing him in the top 1% of his field.
Why This Petition Was Approved
The petition was approved based on 48 peer review assignments and a publication record of 10 peer-reviewed articles and 2 book chapters. His work garnered 175 citations from researchers in at least 33 countries, placing him in the top 1% of his field. Additionally, the petitioner demonstrated significant impact through funding from major organizations like NOAA, USFWS, and MBRACE.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Grants
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Evidence Submitted
- 48 peer review evaluations for journals
- 10 peer-reviewed articles in international journals
- 2 book chapters
- 175 citations from 33 different countries
- Top 1% ranking of highly cited authors in geochemical modeling and water quality
- Major research funding from MBRACE, USFWS, and NOAA
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