approved EB-1A

Postdoctoral Fellow

Magnetic Materials And Spintronic Devices · China · 2022-11-02

Processing Time
13 days
Decision Date
2022-11-02
Location
New Jersey
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Framework Evaluation

3 of 3 criteria met
Scholarly Articles (Met)

The petitioner published 28 peer-reviewed scientific articles in the field of condensed matter physics.

Judging (Met)

The petitioner completed at least 16 reviews for internationally recognized journals in her area of expertise.

Original Contributions (Met)

The petitioner made major contributions by discovering new information carriers for storage devices and identifying alternatives to rare-earth elements for magnets, supported by 521 citations.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on 28 peer-reviewed scientific articles and 521 citations from researchers in 46 countries. Additionally, the petitioner demonstrated her expertise by conducting 16 peer reviews for internationally known journals. Her research was recognized for increasing data density and identifying low-cost alternatives to rare-earth elements.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Evidence Submitted
  • 28 peer-reviewed scientific articles
  • 521 citations from researchers in 46 countries
  • 16 journal reviews for internationally known journals
  • Top 1% of most highly cited authors in ferromagnetism and spintronics (OpenAlex)
  • Original contributions to condensed matter physics regarding data density and low energy consumption

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Outcome approved
Processing 13 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 5

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