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Acknowledgments
I would like to express my deepest gratitude to my professor, Vasilis Lazaridis, who always believed
in me and supported me throughout the development of this thesis. His guidance and trust were a
source of inspiration and motivation, helping me complete this work.
I cannot forget to thank my family, especially my parents, who stood by my side through every step
of my journey, with endless patience and understanding. My brother, with his unwavering support,
was always there when I needed him the most.
I would also like to thank my friends and colleagues for their support, which I deeply appreciated
during this journey. Without their encouragement and constructive feedback, our work and goals
would not have been achievable.
Finally, I would like to thank everyone who contributed in any way to the completion of this thesis.