Arthur Nathaniel "Pete" Thorpe (26 April 1933-30 June 2015) was a physicist and professor at Howard University in Washington, D.C.
Throughout his career, his research centered around condensed matter; solid state physics; the evaluation of superconducting materials for space application; and enhancing high-temperature superconductors.
The same year as he received his degree, he joined the United States Air Force, where he served as a fighter pilot until 1958.
[1] After completing his graduate studies and receiving his PhD, Thorpe was appointed an assistant professor at Howard University.
Between 1964 and 1975 he also worked closely with the United States Geological Survey, publishing frequently with geophysicist Frank E.
[6] In 1993, Thorpe became the director of Howard University's Center for the Study of Terrestrial and Extraterrestrial Atmospheres (CSTEA), which was funded by NASA and had a major focus on student training.