An Enhanced Transient Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Performance Model

iii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I would first like to thank the good Lord for supplying His grace to finish this work. The Lord has provided people of excellence to help complete the present thesis. First, I would like to thank my lead research advisor, Dr. Comas Haynes, for loving me as his "academic son." Without Dr. Haynes' love, guidance, and support, this work could not have been completed, nor would I have grown into a man in pursuit of excellence. I would also like to thank my academic co-advisor, Dr. and Dr. Sam Shelton who as members of my reading committee offered larger scope perspectives and valuable insights which further enhanced this work. Furthermore, I would like to express love and thanks to my wonderful family. My always supportive parents, Robert and Catherine Ford, whom have instilled the value of education which enabled me to complete this work. And my three siblings, Angela, Robert, and Knatokie whom always provide timely words of encouragement.