approved EB-1A
Ph.D. Student
Statistics · China · 2024-03-04
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Framework Evaluation
3 of 3 criteria metScholarly Articles (Met)
The petitioner published 2 journal articles, 2 conference papers, and a preprint in the field of statistics.
Judging (Met)
The petitioner completed 17 peer reviews for highly acclaimed organizations, demonstrating a position of authority.
Original Contributions (Met)
The petitioner's work on machine learning algorithms and statistical inference has been cited 712 times, showing major significance to the field.
Why This Petition Was Approved
The petitioner satisfied EB-1A criteria through a robust record of 712 citations from 37 countries and 17 peer review instances for highly acclaimed organizations. His publication record included 2 peer-reviewed journal articles, 2 conference papers, and 1 preprint, demonstrating a high level of respect and influence among peers in the statistics and machine learning communities.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Conference Presentations
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Evidence Submitted
- 2 peer-reviewed journal articles (1 first-authored)
- 2 conference papers (1 first- and 1 co-first-authored)
- 1 preprint (first-authored)
- 712 citations from at least 37 countries
- 17 peer review judging assignments
- 5 recommendation letters from independent researchers
- Research on robustness of machine learning algorithms under distribution shifts
- Research on statistical inference in rerandomized experiments
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