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I would like to dedicate this book to my parents, Sayed A. Hashimi and Sohayla Hashimi, as well as my college advisor, Dr. Ben Lok. My parents have, over the course of the years, sacrificed a lot to give us the opportunity for us to be able to achieve our dreams. I can only hope that they are proud of the person that I have become. When I first met Ben, I wanted to get into a research program that he had going. Thankfully, he was willing to accept me. Ben helped show me how rewarding hard work can be, and he has enabled me to succeed in my career. When I look back on influences in my life, who are not relatives, he ranks at the top of my list. I am sure that I wouldn’t be where I am had it not been for him.

—Sayed Ibrahim Hashimi

To my mother, ...