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Assistant Professor

Food Engineering · Turkey · 2024-02-02

Processing Time
2 days
Decision Date
2024-02-02
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to continue her research in food engineering, specifically developing projects in sustainability for food processing. Her work focuses on creating edible food packaging from food waste, producing powdered ingredients and biofuels from biomass, and designing biodegradable packaging to enhance environmental sustainability and food safety.

Framework Evaluation

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

The petitioner's work in food waste reduction and sustainable packaging was found to have significant merit for environmental sustainability.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

With 577 citations and 16 peer-reviewed articles, the petitioner demonstrated a strong track record of success in her field.

3 Waiver of Job Offer and Labor Certification Met

On balance, the petitioner's contributions to food safety and sustainability justified waiving the labor certification requirement.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's record of 16 peer-reviewed journal articles and 17 abstracts which garnered 577 citations. Additionally, her work received significant funding from the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey and Pinar Dairy Products, satisfying the Dhanasar prongs for national importance and being well-positioned.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Grants
Conference Presentations
Original Contributions

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At a Glance

Outcome approved
Processing 2 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 5

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Success Rate 53.7%
Sustained 2,046
Dismissed 1,671

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