KELOWNA, British Columbia, June 6, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- EPOD International Inc. (OTCBB:EPOI), (Frankfurt:EDU.F), a developer of advanced energy management technologies that significantly increase the efficiency of electrical power devices, is pleased to announce that Dr. Lou Stamenic, P.Eng., has joined EPOD's board of directors.
Dr. Stamenic is currently Faculty and Research & Development Program Head of the British Columbia Institute of Technology, a post he has held since 1997. Dr. Stamenic brings to EPOD extensive solar energy and electrical engineering experience with specific expertise in building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) and turn-key photovoltaic system implementation. He has published more then 40 scientific papers and photovoltaic related books and a frequent lecturer delivering speeches and training programs internationally.
In addition to his BCIT post, Dr. Stamenic is an adjunct professor at the University of Belgrade, Serbia. He holds a Ph.D and M.Sc. in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering in the field of photovoltaics. Dr. Stamenic is the founder and manager of the Photovoltaic Energy Applied Research Lab ("PEARL"), and the past President of the Canadian Solar Industries Association. He has been recognized internationally for providing applied research, design, consulting and engineering services for numerous photovoltaic projects.
"Dr. Stamenic brings key solar technology experience and expertise to EPOD that we're confident will benefit our development strategy almost immediately, we're excited to have him join the Board," said Mark Roseborough, EPOD President. "His applied research and solar power system experience will be invaluable to EPOD as we integrate our energy efficiency technologies with solar and wind power generation," added Roseborough.
L. Mark Roseborough President EPOD International Inc.
About EPOD: EPOD International Inc. is a leader in the development of advanced energy management technologies with real-world market applications. The Company's patent-pending 'Energy Pod' technology manages and manipulates electrical energy such that utilization of DC-electric battery power becomes significantly more efficient. EPOD's patent-pending and proprietary technologies are applicable to a wide variety of industries and applications, and are available through licensed OEM's and directly to end-users.
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