approved EB-1A
Professor Dr.
Industrial Engineering · Iran · 2025-06-09
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Framework Evaluation
3 of 3 criteria metScholarly Articles (Met)
The petitioner authored over 100 journal articles and 50 conference papers in the field of industrial engineering.
Judging (Met)
The petitioner completed over 140 peer reviews and served on editorial boards for international journals.
Original Contributions (Met)
His work in fuzzy multi-criteria decision-making and AI-driven diagnostics has been cited over 3,100 times, with papers reaching the top 0.1% of the field.
Why This Petition Was Approved
The petition was approved based on meeting at least three EB-1A criteria: scholarly articles (100+ journals), judging (140+ peer reviews), and original contributions of major significance. Metrics included over 3,100 citations, an h-index of 31, and multiple papers ranked in the top 0.1% to 1% of the field. His leadership roles on editorial boards and academic committees further established his extraordinary ability.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Conference Presentations
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Government Alignment
Evidence Submitted
- 100+ peer-reviewed journal articles
- 50+ conference papers
- 3,100+ total citations
- h-index of 31
- 27 papers in the top 10% most cited for their year
- 140+ peer reviews for top-tier journals
- Editorial board memberships for international publications
- Leadership roles in academic conferences and committees
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