California Nanotechnologies Corp. announced the appointment of Dr. Enrique Lavernia, Distinguished Professor and Dean of the College of Engineering at the University of California at Davis, to the Board of Directors of California Nanotechnologies Corp. Dr. Lavernia will replace David F. Grant on the Board.

Mr. Grant will continue to support the development of the Company as a consultant. Dean Lavernia brings to Cal Nano a vast network of contacts and unparalleled expertise in the field of material science. To further support the commercialization of the Company, Dean Lavernia will provide consulting services to develop new and advance existing commercial projects.