The interdisciplinary team brings together a complete set of expertise necessary to address the scientific challenges described in this proposal. It extends the existing NCSU strengths in ferroelectric materials and surfaces, while building a collaboration with the emerging strength in molecular materials in Chemistry and Physics. The project involves five Co-PI's and two additional collaborators with specific tasks in the program. The PI is Robert Nemanich of Physics, and the Co-PI's are Laura Clarke (Physics), Chris Gorman (Chemistry), Alexei Gruverman (Materials Science and Engineering) and Thomas Pearl (Physics). In addition, Angus Kingon will provide materials support and lead our technology development education initiatives, and Maria Oliver-Hoyo will lead our education and outreach activities. A significant collaboration has been established with Stephen Streiffer from Argonne National Laboratory. We are also fortunate that Prof. Lukas Eng of Dresden University of Technology will join the team on sabbatical during 2004/2005.