approved EB-1A
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Plant Biology · China · 2022-03-19
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Framework Evaluation
3 of 3 criteria metScholarly Articles (Met)
The petitioner authored 36 peer-reviewed scientific articles in the field of plant biology.
Judging (Met)
The petitioner completed at least 20 peer reviews for 9 different scientific journals.
Original Contributions (Met)
Her work on plant melatonin and stress adaptation has been cited over 10,000 times, indicating a major contribution of significance to the field.
Why This Petition Was Approved
The petition was approved based on 36 peer-reviewed scientific articles and a massive 10,596 citations, placing her in the top 0.1% of cited authors in her field. She demonstrated significant professional standing through 20 peer-review assignments for 9 journals. Her work's impact was further validated by funding from the NSF and NIH and its relevance to climate change adaptation.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Grants
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Government Alignment
Evidence Submitted
- 36 peer-reviewed scientific articles
- 10,596 citations according to Google Scholar
- 20 peer review assignments for 9 separate journals
- 1 publication in the top 0.01% most-cited works (ESI)
- 1 publication in the top 0.10% most-cited works (ESI)
- 9 publications in the top 1% most-cited works (ESI)
- Top 0.1% of most highly cited authors in biology and plant physiology (Microsoft Academic)
- Research funding from National Science Foundation (NSF)
- Research funding from National Institutes of Health (NIH)
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