approved EB-1A
Assistant Professor
Human Systems Engineering · India · 2023-02-17
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Framework Evaluation
3 of 3 criteria metScholarly Articles (Met)
The petitioner authored 27 peer-reviewed articles and 3 book chapters in high-impact journals within the field of human systems engineering.
Judging (Met)
The petitioner completed at least 24 reviews for professional journals, demonstrating recognition as an expert in the field.
Original Contributions (Met)
The petitioner's research fundamentally transformed phishing detection approaches and received significant citations and major corporate/government funding.
Why This Petition Was Approved
The petition was approved based on a strong publication record of 30 total works and 715 citations, demonstrating significant impact. The petitioner also satisfied the judging criterion by conducting 24 manuscript reviews for professional journals. Additionally, the research was validated by funding from the National Science Foundation and CISCO Corporation.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Grants
Government Alignment
Evidence Submitted
- 27 peer-reviewed articles
- 3 book chapters
- 715 citations from at least 48 countries
- 24 journal manuscript reviews
- Funding from National Science Foundation (NSF)
- Funding from CISCO Corporation
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Case data sourced from publicly available petition decisions and case studies. Decision date: 2023-02-17.
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Outcome approved
Processing 31 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 6
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Success Rate 53.0%
Sustained 487
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