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Ph.D. Candidate

Water Resources Engineering · Bangladesh · 2023-09-06

Processing Time
6 days
Decision Date
2023-09-06
Location
New York
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 develop and maintain highly accurate water transfer tools to improve water transfer information management systems. This work focuses on advancing watershed and agricultural management practices for vulnerable water basins to address water scarcity and safeguard ecosystem health.

Framework Evaluation

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

The research on water transfer tools was found to have significant value for improving water resource management and supporting the nation's economy.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner's education, expertise, and record of publications and citations indicate she is well-positioned to advance her proposed work.

3 Waiver Benefit Met

The history of successful research and support from government agencies demonstrated that waiving the job offer requirement would benefit the U.S.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on 59 citations, one peer-reviewed journal article, one peer-reviewed conference article, and two technical reports. The case was supported by two recommendation letters and evidence of funding from the USDA and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, satisfying the Dhanasar prongs.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Dependent
Grants
Conference Presentations
Government Alignment

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At a Glance

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

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Success Rate 53.7%
Sustained 2,046
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