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.