Born in
China and raised in Hong Kong, Liao came to the United States to attend
Caltech, where he earned a BS in physics in 1967. He continued his studies in applied physics at
Harvard University, and was awarded an MA (1968) and a Ph.D. (1973).[3]
Personal life
York Liao is married and has three children. His sister is Dr.
Sarah Liao.[2]
References
^Profile, businessweek.com; accessed 20 October 2014.
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abProfile, caltech.edu; accessed 20 October 2014.