Archibald "Archie" Howie is a British physicist and Emeritus Professor at the University of Cambridge, known for his pioneering work on the interpretation of transmission electron microscope images of crystals. Born in 1934, he attended Kirkcaldy High School and the University of Edinburgh. He received his PhD from the University of Cambridge, where he subsequently took up a permanent post. He has been a fellow of Churchill College since its foundation, and was President of its Senior Combination Room (SCR) until 2010.
In 1965, with Hirsch, Whelan, Pashley and Nicholson, he published the seminal text Electron Microscopy of Thin Crystals. He was elected to the Royal Society in 1978 and awarded their Royal Medal in 1999. In 1992 he was awarded the Guthrie Medal and Prize. He was elected an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh in 1995. He was head of the Cavendish Laboratory from 1989 to 1997.
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Some of their strengths
Archibald Howie has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Creative, Energetic, Intelligent, Intuitive, Imaginative, Independent, and Generous.
Soulful and Understanding
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Archibald Howie is someone who is a soulful, understanding, and conscious person, who combines smarts with a deep talent for creativity and imagination. A person who is known for being diligent and strong.
Constant and Serious
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Archibald Howie well know them as someone who can be determined, unmoving, and firm, like a rock or a high mountain.
Methodical and Exacting
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Archibald Howie as someone who is careful, methodical, and a perfectionist.
A person who forms successful business partnerships, who appreciates the variety the world has to offer, who takes a frugal approach to life and tends to be a workaholic, and who engages in things that let them express their opinion.
Communicative and Intelligent
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Archibald Howie is someone who tends to have a desire to communicate with others, either verbally, through written form, or otherwise, and to have a knack for understanding art, beauty, and aesthetics.
They are also someone who is balanced, organized, and in-charge, and who loves traveling, working hard, and figuring out the patterns of things.
Creative and Imaginative
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Archibald Howie tends to be someone who is sensitive, imaginative, creative, and somewhat of a dreamer. Who is intuitive and compassionate, and who has a friendly, easygoing, calming and relaxing effect on people and for whom friends and family mean the world.
Some of Archibald Howie's challenges
While Archibald Howie has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Archibald Howie can be Indecisive, Unrealistic, Impulsive, Critical, Careless, Hesitant, and Narcissistic.
Indecisive and Unrealistic
One of Archibald Howie's key challenges is that they are someone who can come across as indecisive and unrealistic.
Archibald Howie must also exercise caution as they can have a hard time reconciling wants and needs, and can be short-tempered and aggressive.
Sensitive and Critical
Archibald Howie is someone who can be insecure, critical, and pessimistic, who can have difficulty relaxing, can be possessive and jealous, and who can have difficulty listening to others' opinions and perspectives and make hasty decisions.
Lethargic and Unrealistic
Finally, Archibald Howie also can be too soft, lazy and lethargic, and who can have difficulty finding others who share a similarly dreamy outlook on life.
