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Research Engineer II

Civil Engineering · Bangladesh · 2026-01-16

Processing Time
659 days
Decision Date
2026-01-16
Location
Ohio
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to conduct practical engineering research focused on understanding material cracking, reinforcement system bonding, and structural behavior across various scales. This work aims to provide the necessary characterization and validation for low-carbon alternative materials to be adopted in real-world loading conditions. The goal is to enable the replacement of legacy materials with sustainable construction alternatives in large-scale infrastructure portfolios.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor addresses the adoption of sustainable construction materials and large-scale decarbonization, which are of significant interest to the U.S.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner's record of 11 peer-reviewed publications and funding from the American Concrete Institute demonstrates readiness to advance the field.

3 On Balance, Beneficial to Waive Job Offer Met

The practical significance of the research in guaranteeing infrastructure resilience makes it beneficial for the U.S. to waive the labor certification requirement.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on a record of 4 peer-reviewed journal articles, 7 conference articles, and 17 citations. The petitioner secured funding from the American Concrete Institute’s Concrete Research Council and the National Center for Transportation Infrastructure Durability & Life Extension. The case successfully satisfied all three Dhanasar prongs by linking technical material characterization to national decarbonization goals.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Conference Presentations
Grants
Reference Letters Dependent
Original Contributions
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Outcome approved
Processing 659 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 7

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Sustained 2,046
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