Vaughan Jones
Sir Vaughan Frederick Randal Jones (31 December 1952 – 6 September 2020) was a New Zealand mathematician. He was known for his work on von Neumann algebras and knot polynomials. He was awarded a Fields Medal in 1990. He was born in Gisborne, New Zealand.
Jones died on 6 September 2020 from problems caused by an ear infection at the age of 67.[1]
References
- ↑ Celebrated NZ mathematician Sir Vaughan Jones dies. 9 September 2020. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12363385. Retrieved 9 September 2020.