Thesis - Oztek_Muzaffer_T_200508_MA

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
I first would like to thank Dr. Michael D. Hampton for providing his endless
support, patience and especially encouragement throughout the course of my studies. He
was a model research advisor and a friend as well to turn Hydrogen Heaven into a very
pleasant work environment. I am also very grateful to Dr. Darlene K. Slattery at the
Florida Solar Energy Center, my co-advisor, for her input. The current and past members
of the Hydrogen Heaven group are also remembered with appreciation; Mirna, Dr.
Lomness, Dorian, Edgar, Irene, Gail, Juliana, Oscar and other fellow students who helped
me to find the answers in times of trouble and shared the fun in times of success, thank
you very much. The assistance from the all faculty and staff of the UCF Chemistry
Department has played a great role, therefore they deserve a big thank you also. I must
especially thank Dr. Brooks C. Madsen and Dr. Christian A. Clausen who contributed
their unique academic expertise during the course of my education and valuable
comments and critiques for my thesis.
Despite the thousands of miles between us, the remarkable morale support I
received from my mother Nevin and wise guidance from my father Baris kept me on alert
and aware of what could be achieved with ambition and hard working. Thank you a
million times.
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