approved O-1

AI Engineer

Computer Science · Indonesia · 2025-03-06

Processing Time
14 days
Decision Date
2025-03-06
Location
Texas
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Framework Evaluation

3 of 3 criteria met
Scholarly Articles (Met)

The petitioner authored 4 peer-reviewed journal articles and 5 preprints in top-tier computer science venues.

Judging the Work of Others (Met)

The petitioner completed 5 peer reviews for elite conferences in his field.

Original Contributions (Met)

The petitioner developed the BOLT framework and genomic sampling algorithms that have been cited globally and supported by major grants.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The approval was based on the petitioner's record of 4 peer-reviewed journal articles and 5 preprints in top-tier venues, which garnered 38 citations. He also demonstrated expertise through 5 completed peer reviews for elite conferences. His development of the BOLT deep learning framework and novel genomic data sampling algorithms satisfied the criteria for original contributions of major significance.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Reference Letters Dependent
Grants
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Achievements
  • Published 4 peer-reviewed journal articles and 5 preprints in top-tier venues
  • Accumulated 38 citations from researchers worldwide
  • Completed 5 peer reviews for elite conferences
  • Developed the BOLT deep learning framework for low-cost CPUs
  • Created a novel data sampling algorithm for genomic datasets used in large-scale biomedical analyses
  • Developed a collaborative data structure framework for decentralized applications
  • Received research support through grants from the National Science Foundation, Amazon, and the Office of Naval Research

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Outcome approved
Processing 14 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 7

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Success Rate 70.0%
Sustained 63
Dismissed 27

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