EB-1AChemistry and materialsIndividualDecided January 2020Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JAN072020_01B2203
JudgingMetScholarly articlesMetAwardsNot metOriginal contributionsNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Postdoctoral materials chemist claiming extraordinary ability in sciences. Met two criteria: judging and scholarly articles. On appeal claimed original contributions of major significance based on citation metrics. AAO dismissed, finding citation counts insufficient without demonstrating field impact, and overall record lacks evidence of sustained national acclaim or top-tier status.
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What the AAO accepted
- Judging · Evidence of reviewing manuscripts for publication established criterion
- Scholarly articles · Authorship of scholarly articles in professional publications established
What was missing
- Awards · No major internationally recognized award indicated or established
- Original contributions · Highly cited articles alone insufficient without evidence of major significance to field
- Final merits · Record does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or top percentile status
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Judging | Met | Evidence of reviewing manuscripts for publication established criterion |
 Scholarly articles | Met | Authorship of scholarly articles in professional publications established |
 Awards | Not met | No major internationally recognized award indicated or established |
 Original contributions | Not met | Highly cited articles alone insufficient without evidence of major significance to field |
 Final merits | Not met | Record does not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or top percentile status |
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