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Postdoctoral Fellow

Advanced Engineering Materials · India · 2023-03-06

Processing Time
83 days
Decision Date
2023-03-06
Location
Georgia
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to continue research on developing state-of-the-art active learning platforms for the autonomous designing of organic materials with targeted performance. This work involves creating large databases of computed polymer properties and corresponding machine learning models to advance the use of organic polymeric materials in vital life processes and solar technology.

Framework Evaluation

3 of 3 criteria met
1 Substantial Merit and National Importance Met

The endeavor advances organic material manufacturing and solar cell technology, which are critical to U.S. industrial and environmental interests.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner has 10 years of research experience, a strong publication record with 388 citations, and has received funding from major organizations like the NSF.

3 Waiver of Job Offer and Labor Certification Met

On balance, the petitioner's specialized expertise in autonomous material design and the national benefits of the research justify a waiver of the labor certification.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's 13 peer-reviewed journal articles (10 as first author) and 388 citations, demonstrating significant influence in the field. Additionally, the petitioner completed 15 peer reviews for authoritative journals and secured funding from the National Science Foundation and the Toyota Research Institute, satisfying the Dhanasar prongs.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Grants
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Government Alignment

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Outcome approved
Processing 83 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 6

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Success Rate 53.7%
Sustained 2,046
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