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Associate Professor

Planetary Science · 2022-05-05

Processing Time
303 days
Decision Date
2022-05-05
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 continue research on developing state-of-the-art techniques for uncovering data on planetary bodies and the characterization of astromaterials, such as asteroid particles and meteorites. This work aims to aid in the investigation of planetary bodies from space missions and improve the global understanding of the origins and chemical structure of astromaterials.

Framework Evaluation

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

The research is vital to the national interest as it ensures the U.S. remains a global leader in space exploration and provides critical data on the solar system's origins.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner is well-positioned due to 9 years of experience, a Ph.D. in physics, and a strong record of 19 peer-reviewed publications and 170 citations.

3 Waiver Benefit Met

On balance, the petitioner's specialized skills in analyzing astromaterials and support from NASA make his work beneficial to the U.S. without a labor certification.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's Ph.D. in physics, 19 peer-reviewed journal articles (12 first-authored), and 170 citations. The case was supported by 4 expert recommendation letters, evidence of 5 journal reviews, and funding from NASA, satisfying all three Dhanasar prongs.

Evidence

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

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Outcome approved
Processing 303 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 8

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