Mazaheri and so on. I am grateful to have shared this important phase of my life with you in Madrid. To all the laughters, beers, dinners, Wednesday movies and seminars.Finally, I would like to dedicate this thesis to my parents, Tongxi Shi and Xianhua Wei. Your never-ending love and unconditional support have always given me one more reason for being a better version of myself. In every step forward of my life, I have owed them a great debt of thanks that cannot be expressed in any words. Also, I would like to thank my two elder sisters for taking care of our parents while I am staying far away from home, which helps me stay focused on this thesis.