approved EB-1A
Postdoctoral Fellow
Neuroscience · India · 2022-01-07
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Framework Evaluation
3 of 3 criteria metScholarly Articles (Met)
Published 18 peer-reviewed articles and 3 book chapters in top publication venues.
Judging (Met)
Completed 65 peer reviews, establishing himself as a noteworthy researcher acknowledged by journals.
Original Contributions (Met)
Research on cancer genes and neurodegeneration cited 374 times, placing him in the top 1% of his field.
Why This Petition Was Approved
The petition was approved based on 18 peer-reviewed articles and 3 book chapters which garnered 374 citations, placing the petitioner in the top 1% of cited authors in his subfields. Additionally, he completed 65 peer reviews for various journals, demonstrating his recognized expertise. The case satisfied EB-1A criteria for scholarly articles, judging, and original contributions.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Evidence Submitted
- 18 peer-reviewed scientific articles
- 3 book chapters
- 374 citations (top 1% in cell biology, chemistry, and toxicology per Microsoft Academic)
- 65 peer reviews conducted for scientific journals
- Ph.D. from a well-known Indian University
- 4 recommendation letters from international experts
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Outcome approved
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Criteria Met 3 / 3
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