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Senior R&D Scientist

Physics · 2023-10-20

Processing Time
8 days
Decision Date
2023-10-20
Location
New Mexico
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to continue her research in the United States focusing on space technologies and systems, advanced and networked sensing, and signature management. Her work aims to establish a fundamental understanding of meteoroid and bolide impacts and analyze shockwaves to increase nuclear safety.

Framework Evaluation

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

The research addresses pressing issues including space technologies, networked sensing, and nuclear safety through shockwave analysis.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner is well-positioned due to her Ph.D. in physics, 1,860 citations, and 148 total publications in prestigious journals.

3 Waiver Benefit Met

The petitioner's work is supported by numerous U.S. government agencies like NASA and DARPA, making a waiver of the job offer beneficial to the U.S.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on 1,860 citations from experts in 40 countries and a prolific publication record of 41 peer-reviewed articles and 107 conference papers in journals like Nature and Science. Additionally, she completed 43 peer reviews for scholarly journals and received funding from major agencies including NASA, DARPA, and the Department of Energy, satisfying the Dhanasar prongs.

Evidence

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

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Outcome approved
Processing 8 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 7

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Sustained 2,112
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