Farahbakhsh, Samira2020-01-272020-01-272019-08http://hdl.handle.net/1880/111560This project would not have been possible without the support of Ana Pazmino at facility management of University of Calgary. Her support through all the steps of this project was invaluable and helped me to understand and develop thoughts and ideas. Secondly, I want to thank Irene Herremans for her support in this degree. Her guidance, immense knowledge and support to keep me on track, made this project happens. Also, thanks to my friend Elshan who always kept me motivated. Finally, I want to thank my family specially my husband Amir who supported me all the way in this journey with his love, patience and companion.engUniversity of Calgary graduate students retain copyright ownership and moral rights for their thesis. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.report10.11575/PRISM/37508