Being in the last step of having my Master's degree, I owe a debt of gratitude to those who have helped me through my education in Michigan Tech. Especially, I would like to thank to the person who has never stopped supporting me and has the biggest contribution in my career. I would not be able to improve my research skills in such extends. Thanks for all of your efforts and patience Dr. Wayne D. Pennington. I also would like to thank my committee members, Professor Mir Sadri-Sabet and Dr.

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... ollah Askari, for their supports and contribution to shape my thesis into its final version. I used the software, Interactive Petrophysics, provided by Senergy (A member of Lioyd's register group) in order to conduct this research, so I would like to thank it as well. Finally, I must express my gratitude to my friends and family. All my friends, especially, Fatma Sinem Boyaci and Timucin Cakir, I appreciate your support and help for my graduation. My family always support and encourage me to do my best and I am very blessed to have them. Before finishing my sentences, I would like to thank to my boyfriend, Mustafa Aggul. I have infinitely many reasons to thank you. I could not finish my work without your love, support, and understanding.