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Postdoctoral Associate

Advanced Engineering Materials · Sri Lanka · 2023-02-23

Processing Time
77 days
Decision Date
2023-02-23
Location
Oklahoma
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to continue combining her experience with solution phase synthesis, tailoring composition, structure, and morphology, and evaluating nanomaterials to design guidelines for developing nanoscale films for sensing and energy storage applications. This work focuses on improving the efficiency of synthesizing nanocrystals for optical thermometry and bioimaging techniques.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor has broad implications for U.S. optical technology, sensors, and energy storage, and is supported by the National Science Foundation.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner has 7 years of direct research experience and a record of 8 peer-reviewed publications cited 46 times.

3 On Balance, Beneficial to Waive Job Offer Met

The petitioner's work offers advantages in manufacturing advanced electronics, making it favorable for the U.S. to support her career.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's 8 peer-reviewed journal articles (4 first-authored) and 46 citations, demonstrating her influence in the field. Her work was supported by funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and 4 expert recommendation letters, satisfying all three Dhanasar prongs.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Dependent
Grants
Original Contributions
Government Alignment

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Outcome approved
Processing 77 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 6

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Success Rate 54.2%
Sustained 2,112
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