approved EB-1A
Ph.D. Student
Public Health · China · 2023-05-26
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Framework Evaluation
3 of 3 criteria metScholarly Articles (Met)
The petitioner authored 19 peer-reviewed scientific articles in the field of public health.
Judging (Met)
The petitioner completed at least 17 reviews of the work of others in the field.
Original Contributions (Met)
The petitioner made original contributions of major significance, evidenced by a patent and 225 citations across 28 countries.
Why This Petition Was Approved
The petition was approved based on 19 peer-reviewed scientific articles (7 first-authored) and one patent. The petitioner's work garnered 225 citations from researchers in at least 28 countries and he completed 17 peer-review assignments, satisfying the EB-1A criteria for scholarly articles, judging, and original contributions.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Patents
Reference Letters Independent
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Evidence Submitted
- 19 peer-reviewed scientific articles (7 first-authored)
- One patent
- 225 citations from at least 28 countries
- 17 manuscript reviews (judging)
- Original contributions to environmental health and epidemiology
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Outcome approved
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Criteria Met 3 / 3
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