approved EB-1A
Computer Scientist
Quantum Information Science · China · 2026-02-09
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Framework Evaluation
3 of 3 criteria metScholarly Articles (Met)
The petitioner authored 14 journal articles and 6 conference papers, demonstrating a record of selective publication under rigorous review.
Judging (Met)
The petitioner completed at least 60 peer reviews for journals, reflecting professional trust in their judgment.
Original Contributions (Met)
The petitioner developed a systems-level framework for multinode architectures that identifies bottlenecks in modular quantum systems, supported by citations from 42 countries.
Why This Petition Was Approved
The petition satisfied EB-1A criteria through a portfolio of 14 journal articles, 6 conference articles, and 17 preprints, which garnered citations from researchers in 42 countries. Additionally, the petitioner completed at least 60 peer reviews for field journals. The evidence demonstrated a systems-level framework for multinode architectures that provides a practical roadmap for modular quantum systems.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Grants
Conference Presentations
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Government Alignment
Evidence Submitted
- 14 peer-reviewed journal articles (5 first-authored)
- 6 peer-reviewed conference articles
- 2 first-authored abstracts
- 17 preprints (3 first-authored)
- Citations from researchers in at least 42 countries
- At least 60 completed peer reviews for journals in the field
- Research activity backed by major federal and national funding sources
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