approved O-1

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Materials Science · India · 2025-11-06

Processing Time
16 days
Decision Date
2025-11-06
Location
California
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Framework Evaluation

3 of 3 criteria met
Scholarly Articles (Met)

The petitioner authored 12 peer-reviewed articles and 2 books in top-tier scientific venues.

Judging the Work of Others (Met)

The petitioner completed over 33 peer reviews for respected journals in the field.

Original Contributions (Met)

The petitioner's work on energy storage and nanomaterials has been cited 1,615 times and supported by major government funding bodies.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on a strong record of high-impact scholarship, including a high citation count and publications in top-tier journals. The petitioner satisfied O-1A criteria through scholarly articles, original contributions of major significance, and judging the work of others. Additionally, the work's alignment with national interests was supported by funding from the National Science Foundation.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Grants
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Government Alignment
Achievements
  • Author of 12 peer-reviewed scientific articles in top journals
  • Author of 2 books in the field of materials science
  • Accumulated 1,615 citations demonstrating global research uptake
  • Completed 33+ peer reviews for respected scientific venues
  • Research supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF)
  • Research supported by the Indo-U.S. Science and Technology Forum
  • Research supported by the Department of Science & Technology

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Outcome approved
Processing 16 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 7

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Success Rate 70.0%
Sustained 63
Dismissed 27

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