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Researcher III

Environmental Engineering · Egypt · 2023-07-01

Processing Time
8 days
Decision Date
2023-07-01
Location
Colorado
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to develop environmental life cycle impact assessments and techno-economic models of renewable energy and advanced manufacturing systems. This work aims to enable greater integration of renewable energy into existing power grids and mitigate potential health impacts from new solar cell technologies.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor of developing environmental life cycle impact assessments for renewable energy systems was found to have both substantial merit and national importance.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner's advanced degree and record of success in specialized research demonstrate he is well-positioned to advance the proposed work.

3 Balance of Interests Met

The petitioner offers contributions of such value that, on balance, they would benefit the United States to waive the labor certification requirement.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's Ph.D. in chemical engineering, 3 first-authored peer-reviewed journal articles, 4 conference papers, and 19 citations. Additionally, the petitioner completed 3 peer reviews and received funding from the NSF and the U.S. DOE, satisfying all three Dhanasar prongs.

Evidence

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

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At a Glance

Outcome approved
Processing 8 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 8

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Success Rate 53.7%
Sustained 2,046
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