University of Groningen
Ambulatory assessment of human circadian phase and related sleep disorders from heart
rate variability and other non-invasive physiological measurements
Gil Ponce, Enrique
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CKNOWLEDGEMENTS
As with every PhD thesis, the Acknowledgements is the one section which is almost guaranteed to be read by everyone. Perhaps it IS the most important section, because although the end result of the past years is presented in the other chapters, none of it would be possible if it wasn’t for those friends, family, and mentors which supported me along the way.
Beginning with my family, who although is spread out all over the world, has always been there for me. I am forever indebted to my parents who always did their best to bring the family forward, to push us, to give us the opportunities they never had, and to make us who we are today. Gracias mama, gracias papa, por todo! And my brother and sister, that even though our paths have taken us to different corners of world, each of you has been there for me in one way or another whenever I needed you.
During my time as a PhD candidate, I was fortunate to have the support and guidance from many incredibly smart and insightful people. My promotor, Domien, has been a great example and source of knowledge both in science and life. Thank you for your help and guidance, it has been an honor working with you. Xavier, as my daily supervisor, has been with me from the beginning and has always been willing to give me his support. Thank you for your critical insights and support in completing this thesis. And everyone else who has helped me and supported me in my scientific and professional paths both at RUG and at Philips, just to name a few: Roelof, Marijke, Henning, Joerg, and my co-authors. Thank you.
And last but not least, friends. Since I left Honduras when I was 17, I have made friends from all over the world. During the last few years in the Netherlands, I have enjoyed the friendship of great people who have made this time even more special. My Philips friends: Nemanja, Illapha, Tommi, Emile, Vincent, Evelyn. And my friends outside of Philips, just to name a few that have been there from the beginning and continue to be there: Florian, Sebas, Kariem, Deike. And to all new friends, you know who you are! Thank you for all the much needed distraction both inside and outside the office, for the good conversations, and for contributing to my personal growth and unforgettable experiences.
Thank you all for your help, support, and encouragement that allowed me to reach this goal…and thank you all for the laughs, the trips, and the good times that allowed me to enjoy the journey.
