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Rajeev Thottappillil

Rajeev Thottappillil

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Electronics and Electrical Engineering

D-Index
42
Citations
6290
World Ranking
4153
National Ranking
70

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2015 - IEEE Fellow For contributions to the understanding of lightning and electromagnetic interference

Overview

Rajeev Thottappillil is affiliated with the Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden. Their research contributions include significant work related to the understanding of lightning and electromagnetic interference.

In recognition of their contributions, Rajeev Thottappillil was named an IEEE Fellow in 2015, with the citation specifically acknowledging their work on lightning and electromagnetic interference.

Best Publications

  • Parameters of triggered-lightning flashes in Florida and Alabama

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

  • 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

  • An engineering model for transient analysis of grounding system under lightning strikes: nonuniform transmission-line approach

    Yaqing Liu;N. Theethayi;R. Thottappillil

  • 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

  • An improved transmission-line model of grounding system

    Yaqing Liu;M. Zitnik;R. Thottappillil

  • Review of lightning properties from electric field and TV observations

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

  • Comparison of lightning return‐stroke models

    Rajeev Thottappillil;Martin A. Uman

  • Initial stage in lightning initiated from tall objects and in rocket-triggered lightning

    Megumu Miki;Vladimir Rakov;Takatoshi Shindo;Gerhard Diendorfer

  • External impedance and admittance of buried horizontal wires for transient studies using transmission line analysis

    N. Theethayi;R. Thottappillil;M. Paolone;C.A. Nucci

  • M‐component mode of charge transfer to ground in lightning discharges

    Vladimir A. Rakov;David E. Crawford;Keith J. Rambo;George H. Schnetzer

  • Lightning subsequent-stroke electric field peak greater than the first stroke peak and multiple ground terminations

    Rajeev Thottappillil;V. A. Rakov;M. A. Uman;W. H. Beasley

  • Pantograph Arcing in Electrified Railways—Mechanism and Influence of Various Parameters—Part II: With AC Traction Power Supply

    S. Midya;D. Bormann;T. Schutte;R. Thottappillil

  • An overview of electromagnetic compatibility challenges in European Rail Traffic Management System

    Surajit Midya;Rajeev Thottappillil

  • Mechanism of the lightning M component

    Vladimir A. Rakov;Rajeev Thottappillil;Martin A. Uman;Philip P. Barker

  • Characterization of vertical electric fields 500 m and 30 m from triggered lightning

    M. Rubenstein;F. Rachidi;M. A. Uman;R. Thottappillil

  • On different approaches to calculating lightning electric fields

    Rajeev Thottappillil;Vladimir A. Rakov

  • On the empirical formula of Willett et al. relating lightning return‐stroke peak current and peak electric field

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

  • The Influence of Load Impedance, Line Length, and Branches on Underground Cable Power-Line Communications (PLC) Systems

    J. Anatory;N. Theethayi;R. Thottappillil;M.M. Kissaka

  • Vulnerability of European Rail Traffic Management System to Radiated Intentional EMI

    D. Mansson;R. Thottappillil;M. Backstrom;O. Lunden

  • Electric field pulses in K and M changes of lightning ground flashes

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

Frequent Co-Authors

Vladimir A. Rakov
Vladimir A. Rakov University of Florida
Farhad Rachidi
Farhad Rachidi École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Vernon Cooray
Vernon Cooray Uppsala University
Carlo Alberto Nucci
Carlo Alberto Nucci University of Bologna
Marcos Rubinstein
Marcos Rubinstein École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Alberto Borghetti
Alberto Borghetti University of Bologna
Silverio Visacro
Silverio Visacro Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
Mats Leijon
Mats Leijon Uppsala University
Yoshihiro Baba
Yoshihiro Baba Doshisha University
Sailing He
Sailing He Zhejiang University

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