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Applied Scientist II

Machine Learning · China · 2023-03-21

Processing Time
12 days
Decision Date
2023-03-21
Location
California
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to continue research on developing and applying theoretically reliable, computationally efficient machine learning methods to modern, large-scale, and complicated data. The work focuses on helping researchers understand the models they use to make AI systems more trustworthy and reliable.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor contributes to AI and machine learning technologies for major industries and has broad implications for U.S. technological frameworks.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner has a Ph.D. in statistics, 4 years of specialized research, and a record of published work cited by other researchers in the field.

3 Balance of Factors Met

The petitioner's work is invaluable to U.S. interests, particularly in expanding the usefulness of machine learning algorithms, justifying a waiver of the job offer requirement.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's Ph.D. in statistics and 4 years of research experience in machine learning. Evidence included 5 peer-reviewed journal articles (2 first-authored) with 51 citations, 6 completed peer reviews, and funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Evidence

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

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At a Glance

Outcome approved
Processing 12 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 6

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

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