approved EB-1A
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Space Science · China · 2023-11-20
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Framework Evaluation
3 of 3 criteria metScholarly Articles (Met)
Published 9 peer-reviewed scientific articles in highly acclaimed journals.
Judging (Met)
Completed 21 peer reviews, acting as a judge of the work of other experts in the field.
Original Contributions (Met)
Developed novel numerical models like FLEKS and accumulated 219 citations, demonstrating widespread recognition and reliance on his work.
Why This Petition Was Approved
The approval was based on 9 peer-reviewed scientific articles in high-impact journals and a significant citation record of 219 citations from 24 countries. Additionally, the petitioner demonstrated his expertise through 21 peer-review assignments and received funding from major agencies like the National Science Foundation and NASA.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Reference Letters Dependent
Grants
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Government Alignment
Evidence Submitted
- 9 peer-reviewed scientific articles published in highly acclaimed journals
- 219 citations from researchers in at least 24 countries
- 21 peer reviews conducted for journals in the field
- Development of the Flexible Exascale Kinetic Simulator (FLEKS)
- 6 recommendation letters from independent and dependent experts
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Case data sourced from publicly available petition decisions and case studies. Decision date: 2023-11-20.
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Outcome approved
Processing 28 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 8
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Success Rate 52.8%
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