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Materials Science · China · 2024-02-29
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Framework Evaluation
3 of 3 criteria metScholarly Articles (Met)
Published 8 peer-reviewed journal articles and 2 abstracts in the field of materials science.
Judging (Met)
Completed 11 peer-review assignments, demonstrating a superior level of success and authority in the field.
Original Contributions (Met)
Developed nanosheet-based electrocatalysts for sustainable hydrogen energy, supported by 475 citations and NSFC funding.
Why This Petition Was Approved
The petition was approved based on 8 peer-reviewed journal articles and 2 abstracts which accumulated 475 citations from researchers in 47 countries. The petitioner also demonstrated his expertise by performing 11 peer reviews for journals in his field. His research received significant funding from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC), further validating his influence.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Grants
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Government Alignment
Evidence Submitted
- 8 peer-reviewed journal articles (2 first-authored)
- 2 abstracts (1 first-authored)
- 475 citations from at least 47 countries
- 11 peer-review assignments
- Research funding from the NSFC
- Ph.D. in materials science and engineering
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