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Lead Electronics Engineer

Electrical Engineering · India · 2025-04-29

Processing Time
27 days
Decision Date
2025-04-29
Location
Pennsylvania
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to investigate the growth of molybdenum disulfide based on liquid precursors to improve production methods for next-generation power-generating sensors. Her work focuses on enhancing electron transport and analyzing two-dimensional semiconductor materials to address challenges in scalable manufacturing. The endeavor aims to integrate these semiconductors into advanced technological applications to strengthen the U.S. semiconductor market.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor addresses critical challenges in scalable semiconductor manufacturing and strengthens U.S. leadership in the global market.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner's record of 89 citations, peer-reviewed publications, and funding from the NSF demonstrates her capability to lead this research.

3 On Balance, Beneficial to Waive Job Offer Met

The petitioner's innovative techniques for semiconductor materials provide significant value to U.S. electrical engineering initiatives, justifying the waiver.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's 5 peer-reviewed journal articles, 3 conference articles, and 89 citations. She demonstrated significant influence through 8 peer reviews and secured competitive funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and NYSERDA. These achievements satisfied the Dhanasar prongs by proving her well-positioned status and the national importance of her semiconductor research.

Evidence

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

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Outcome approved
Processing 27 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 7

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Sustained 2,046
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