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Crystallization Scientist

Materials Science · India · 2022-03-17

Processing Time
9 days
Decision Date
2022-03-17
Location
Massachusetts
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Framework Evaluation

4 of 3 criteria met
Published Material About the Alien (Met)

The petitioner's work received media coverage from the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, which has a monthly average of 17 million digital viewers.

Judging the Work of Others (Met)

The petitioner was invited to review and evaluate the work of peers no fewer than 52 times.

Original Scientific or Scholarly Contributions (Met)

Developed a universal grease formulation accounting for synergism between anti-wear and extreme pressure additives, resulting in a US patent commercialized by Boeing.

Scholarly Articles (Met)

Authored 18 peer-reviewed scientific articles and 3 technical papers in the field of materials science.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on 18 peer-reviewed articles and 256 citations, placing the applicant in the top 1% of the field. The petitioner demonstrated a high volume of judging activity with 52 peer reviews and significant original contributions through a patent used by Boeing. Media coverage from the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation further established the petitioner's national or international acclaim.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Patents
Media Coverage
Reference Letters Independent
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Evidence Submitted
  • 18 peer-reviewed scientific articles
  • 3 technical papers
  • 1 short communication
  • 1 published patent commercialized by Boeing
  • 256 citations from researchers in 32 countries
  • 52 peer review assignments
  • Media coverage by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
  • Top 1% most highly cited author status per Microsoft Academic

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At a Glance

Outcome approved
Processing 9 days
Criteria Met 4 / 3
Evidence Types 7

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Total Cases 881
Success Rate 52.9%
Sustained 466
Dismissed 299

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