Nicholas Bratvold

About Me

I am an engineering physicist, educator, and amateur cook.

During my time at UBC, I delved into the fields of robotics and machine learning, winning a robotics competition. I took courses in optics, statistical mechanics, computer graphics, machine learning, and more.

In my capstone projects, I created a portable system for quantifying Fentanyl at a fraction of the lethal dose. Another project involved designing and optimizing a new state-of-the-art generative video model.

In my final year, I joined the "Brewing the Internet of Things" design team. My primary focus was on designing mechanical actuators and developing software for sensor reading and logging data an automated brewing system.

I've previously worked with MCW Consultants, designing power distribution systems and conducting arc flash studies for airport Lidar towers in western Canada.

My experience extends to the maker world, where I designed robotics kits, including a quadruped robot and modular battle bot. I also managed a building, overseeing one-on-one design sessions for kids aged 12-18, resulting in projects ranging from VR video games to Tesla coils and RC cars.

One summer, I took the opportunity to teach STEAM camps in remote indigenous communities across northern BC, combining land-based learning with physics concepts. I also have a passion for cooking and am currently making a recipe book of my more successful creations.