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D-Index
84
Citations
21229
World Ranking
427
National Ranking
146

Martin A. Uman publication distribution in Engineering and Technology in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Engineering and Technology in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Martin A. Uman sits on this spectrum.

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38 publications 804+

This scientist: 368 publications — 86th percentile

86% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 804 publications or more.

Martin A. Uman D-index placement in Engineering and Technology in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Engineering and Technology scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Martin A. Uman sits on this spectrum.

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30 D-Index 107+

This scientist: 84 D-Index — 96th percentile

96% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 107 D-Index or more.

Research.com Recognitions

  • 1989 - Fellow of American Geophysical Union (AGU)

Overview

Martin A. Uman is affiliated with the University of Florida in the United States and conducts research primarily in the fields of Physics and Astronomy and Engineering. Their work spans several subfields, including Astronomy and Astrophysics, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Geophysics, and Materials Chemistry.

The scientist's research extensively covers topics related to Lightning and Electromagnetic Phenomena, with additional focus on Combustion and Detonation Processes, Ionosphere and magnetosphere dynamics, Electrical Fault Detection and Protection, Earthquake Detection and Analysis, Aerosol Filtration and Electrostatic Precipitation, and High voltage insulation and dielectric phenomena.

Martin A. Uman has published multiple papers, with recent work including:

  • Fine progression features of return stroke luminosity at the bottom of rocket-triggered lightning channels, 2020, Journal of Atmospheric Electricity
  • Comparison of far electric field waveforms produced by rocket-triggered lightning strokes and subsequent strokes in natural lightning, 2022, Electric Power Systems Research
  • Comparison of Far Electric Field Waveforms Produced by Rocket-Triggered Lightning Strokes and Subsequent Strokes in Natural Lightning, 2022, SSRN Electronic Journal

The scientist frequently collaborates with other researchers such as Ziqin Ding, Vladimir A. Rakov, Yanan Zhu, I. Kereszy, and Haitao Huang. This suggests active engagement in their research community, primarily focused on topics related to lightning and electric phenomena.

Martin A. Uman has contributed to several reputable publication venues, including:

  • Journal of Atmospheric Electricity
  • Electric Power Systems Research
  • SSRN Electronic Journal

In recognition of their professional standing, Martin A. Uman was named a Fellow of the American Geophysical Union (AGU) in 1989.

Best Publications

  • Review and evaluation of lightning return stroke models including some aspects of their application

    V.A. Rakov;M.A. Uman

  • The electromagnetic radiation from a finite antenna

    Martin A. Uman;D. Kenneth McLain;E. Philip Krider

  • The physics of lightning

    Joseph R. Dwyer;Martin A. Uman

  • Magnetic field of lightning return stroke

    Martin A. Uman;D. Kenneth McLain

  • Lightning return stroke current models with specified channel‐base current: A review and comparison

    C. A. Nucci;G. Diendorfer;M. A. Uman;F. Rachidi

  • A Gated, Wideband Magnetic Direction Finder for Lightning Return Strokes

    E. P. Krider;R. C. Noggle;M. A. Uman

  • Characterization of lightning return stroke electric and magnetic fields from simultaneous two‐station measurements

    Y. T. Lin;M. A. Uman;J. A. Tiller;R. D. Brantley

  • Parameters of triggered-lightning flashes in Florida and Alabama

    R. J. Fisher;G. H. Schnetzer;R. Thottappillil;V. A. Rakov

  • An improved return stroke model with specified channel-base current

    G. Diendorfer;M. A. Uman

  • X‐ray bursts associated with leader steps in cloud‐to‐ground lightning

    J. R. Dwyer;H. K. Rassoul;M. Al-Dayeh;L. Caraway

  • New insights into lightning processes gained from triggered‐lightning experiments in Florida and Alabama

    V. A. Rakov;M. A. Uman;K. J. Rambo;M. I. Fernandez

  • Electric fields preceding cloud-to-ground lightning flashes

    William Beasley;Martin A. Uman;P. L. Rustan

  • The Art and Science of Lightning Protection

    Martin A. Uman

  • Distribution of charge along the lightning channel : Relation to remote electric and magnetic fields and to return-stroke models

    Rajeev Thottappillil;Vladimir A. Rakov;Martin A. Uman

  • Lightning return stroke models

    Y. T. Lin;M. A. Uman;R. B. Standler

  • Lightning Induced Voltages on Power Lines: Theory

    Maneck J. Master;Martin A. Uman

  • A ground level gamma-ray burst observed in association with rocket-triggered lightning

    J. R. Dwyer;H. K. Rassoul;M. Al-Dayeh;L. Caraway

  • An evaluation of the performance characteristics of the U.S. National Lightning Detection Network in Florida using rocket‐triggered lightning

    J. Jerauld;V. A. Rakov;M. A. Uman;K. J. Rambo

  • The interaction of lightning with airborne vehicles

    M.A Uman;V.A Rakov

  • Review of lightning properties from electric field and TV observations

    Vladimir A. Rakov;Martin A. Uman;Rajeev Thottappillil

Frequent Co-Authors

Vladimir A. Rakov
Vladimir A. Rakov University of Florida
Rajeev Thottappillil
Rajeev Thottappillil Royal Institute of Technology
Farhad Rachidi
Farhad Rachidi École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Carlo Alberto Nucci
Carlo Alberto Nucci University of Bologna
Mario Paolone
Mario Paolone École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Richard E. Orville
Richard E. Orville Texas A&M University
Marcos Rubinstein
Marcos Rubinstein École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Louis J. Lanzerotti
Louis J. Lanzerotti New Jersey Institute of Technology
Paul R. Krehbiel
Paul R. Krehbiel New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Alberto Borghetti
Alberto Borghetti University of Bologna

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