James A. Yorke
James Alan Yorke  | |
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| Born | James Alan Yorke August 3, 1941  | 
| Nationality | American | 
| Alma mater | |
| Known for | Kaplan–Yorke conjecture | 
| Awards | Japan Prize (2003) | 
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Math and Physics (theoretical) | 
| Institutions | University of Maryland, College Park | 
| Doctoral students | Tien-Yien Li | 
James A. Yorke (born August 3, 1941) is a Distinguished University Research Professor of Mathematics and Physics and former chair of the Mathematics Department at the University of Maryland, College Park.