approved EB-1A
Senior Data And Applied Scientist
Data Science · China · 2022-05-26
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Framework Evaluation
3 of 3 criteria metJudging the work of others (Met)
The petitioner completed no fewer than 48 peer reviews for journals and conferences in the field of data science.
Scholarly articles (Met)
The petitioner authored 23 peer-reviewed articles and one book published in international venues.
Original contributions of major significance (Met)
His work in machine learning and spatiotemporal data mining has been cited 1,231 times and utilized in 53 countries, demonstrating major significance.
Why This Petition Was Approved
The case was approved based on a strong record of 23 peer-reviewed articles and 1 book, which garnered 1,231 citations globally. Additionally, the petitioner's authority was evidenced by 48 instances of peer review and significant funding from the National Science Foundation and NASA.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Grants
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Government Alignment
Evidence Submitted
- 23 peer-reviewed articles and 1 book published in international journals and conferences
- 1,231 citations from researchers in at least 53 countries
- 48 peer review invitations to evaluate the work of peers
- Research funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF)
- Research funding from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
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