approved EB-1A
Assistant Professor
Operations Management · India · 2025-04-16
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Framework Evaluation
3 of 3 criteria metScholarly Articles (Met)
The petitioner authored 5 peer-reviewed journal articles and a preprint in the field of operations management.
Judging (Met)
The petitioner completed 37 reviews for journals and conferences and served as a guest senior editor.
Original Contributions (Met)
The petitioner developed novel mathematical models for startup financing and marketing that achieved international utility and high citation volume.
Why This Petition Was Approved
The petition was approved based on 5 peer-reviewed journal articles and 277 citations from 32 countries, placing the applicant in the top 1% of his field. Additionally, the petitioner demonstrated professional leadership through 37 manuscript reviews and a role as a guest senior editor. The case satisfied the EB-1A criteria for scholarly articles, judging, and original contributions.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Conference Presentations
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Evidence Submitted
- 5 peer-reviewed journal articles (2 first-authored)
- 1 preprint currently circulating
- 277 citations across 32 countries
- Top 1% of cited researchers in operations management over the past decade
- Completed at least 37 reviews for journals and conferences
- Served as a guest senior editor for a peer-reviewed journal
- Session chair and organizer at recognized academic conferences
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