approved EB-1A
Post Doctoral Researcher Associate
Materials Science · India · 2023-03-14
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Framework Evaluation
3 of 3 criteria metJudging the Work of Others (Met)
The petitioner conducted 10 peer reviews for scientific journals, demonstrating active participation as a judge of the work of other experts.
Scholarly Articles (Met)
The petitioner authored and co-authored 13 peer-reviewed scientific articles published in international journals.
Original Contributions (Met)
The petitioner's research on perovskite solar cells and density defects attracted 309 citations, proving her work has been implemented and recognized as significant by others in the field.
Why This Petition Was Approved
The petition was approved based on 13 peer-reviewed scientific articles and a citation count of 309 from researchers in at least 32 countries. The applicant also demonstrated her expertise by completing 10 peer reviews for international journals. These metrics satisfied the EB-1A criteria for scholarly articles, original contributions, and judging the work of others.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Reference Letters Dependent
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Government Alignment
Evidence Submitted
- 13 peer-reviewed scientific articles published in international journals
- 309 citations by peers in at least 32 countries
- 10 peer reviews conducted for journals in the field
- Original contributions to perovskite solar cell (PSC) materials and density defects in perovskite films
- Letters of recommendation from fellow experts in materials science
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