approved EB-1A

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Organic Photochemistry · India · 2022-02-01

Processing Time
80 days
Decision Date
2022-02-01
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Framework Evaluation

3 of 3 criteria met
Scholarly Articles (Met)

The petitioner published 16 peer-reviewed scientific articles in discerning, high-impact journals.

Judging (Met)

The petitioner served as a peer-review expert for journals and conferences, completing 7 reviews.

Original Contributions (Met)

The petitioner's research on photosensitized generation of radicals and novel probes garnered 282 citations and NIH funding, demonstrating major significance.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on a record of 16 peer-reviewed scientific articles (5 as first author) published in high-impact journals. The petitioner's work garnered 282 citations from researchers in 29 countries, and he completed 7 peer reviews for various journals and conferences. These metrics satisfied the criteria for scholarly articles, original contributions, and judging roles.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Grants
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Evidence Submitted
  • 16 peer-reviewed scientific articles (5 first-authored) in high-impact journals
  • 282 citations from researchers in at least 29 countries
  • 7 peer reviews conducted for journals and conferences
  • Funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Small Business Technology Transfer program

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Outcome approved
Processing 80 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 6

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Success Rate 53.0%
Sustained 487
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