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Physical Modeling · China · 2025-12-02

Processing Time
143 days
Decision Date
2025-12-02
Location
California
This case is from a publicly available case study. Case studies tend to feature successful outcomes and may not reflect the full range of petition results.

Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to utilize state-of-the-art computational electromagnetics algorithms to develop physical modeling solvers and tools for high-performance computer chips and energy systems. This work focuses on optimizing resistance and capacitance extraction and signal integrity to enable faster innovation in next-generation semiconductors and computing platforms.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor supports domestic chip design capacity and U.S. leadership in AI and quantum technologies, which are critical to economic and security resilience.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner's Ph.D., extensive publication record, 293 citations, and history of funding from major federal agencies demonstrate they are well-positioned.

3 On Balance, it would be Beneficial to the United States to Waive the Requirements of a Job Offer and Labor Certification Met

The petitioner's specialized expertise in computational electromagnetics and the national importance of semiconductor innovation make it beneficial to waive the labor certification requirement.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering and a record of 13 journal articles, 7 conference papers, and 293 citations. Evidence of national-level validation included funding from the NSF, DOE, and DARPA, satisfying the Dhanasar prongs for national importance and being well-positioned.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Patents
Grants
Conference Presentations
Judging Experience
Government Alignment

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At a Glance

Outcome approved
Processing 143 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 7

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Total Cases 3,813
Success Rate 53.7%
Sustained 2,046
Dismissed 1,671

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