The School of Chemistry and Biochemistry has many programs that focus on surface and interface science. The programs generally focus on understanding the detailed geometric and chemical structures of “hard” and “soft” matter surfaces. There is a major emphasis on understanding charge transport and energy exchange under nonthermal, nonequilibrium conditions. The programs focus on energy and environmental/sustainability issues and applications as well as biological and medical application. Many of the surface and interface programs rely upon the ability to control growth and deposition on the nanoscale. In addition, novel atomic and nanoscale imaging technologies are being developed and utilized within the School of Chemistry and Biochemistry. Many of these involve laser fluorescence detection, desorption, microplasmas, and mass spectrometry.