Nicholas
Whyte
I am a recent University of Toronto Mechanical Engineering masters graduate with a bachelors degree in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Victoria. Through my education I have built a base of knowledge that helps me to achieve two of my biggest passions:
1. Improving people's lives.
2. Designing innovative solutions that both look and work great.
Most of my experience is related to mechatronics, product development and mechanical design however I'm always up for a new challenge. Thank you for taking the time to view my portfolio. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me.
Projects Overview
Victoria Hand Project
Low-cost, 3D-printed prosthetic systems for amputees in developing countries. Grant recipient of the 2017 Google Impact Challenge.
Achilles Healer
A novel device to assist patients with Achilles tendon injuries to follow their rehabilitation protocol.
Microfluidic Mixing Chip
A low-cost microfluidic mixing chip and colour reading system. Manufactured using laser-cut acrylic.
Conveyor Sorting System
A mechatronic sorting system to detect, analyse and sort aluminium, steel and coloured plastic pieces.
Volvo Ocean 65 Sailboat
A Volvo Ocean 65 racing sailboat and steering mechanism modelled using complex surfacing in SolidWorks.
Radiofrequency Coil
A radiofrequency coil to be used during in-vivo clinical studies with an experimental MRI scanner at the University of Aberdeen.
VHP Case for Support
Coming Soon...
Piezoelectric Wind Harvester
Coming Soon...
A design and feasibility analysis of wind harvesting using piezoceramics.
NoTrip.Io
Coming Soon...
A novel device to increase cyclist safety around streetcar tracks.
Gentle Panda Laundry Detergent - A Case Study
Coming Soon...
Currently Learning
Front-End Stack Development
Goal: Develop my own website from scratch.
Details: HTML, CSS, Wireframing, Javascript, Sketch, Balsamiq
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Adobe Creative Suite
Goal: Improve design skills.
Details: Illustrator, Photoshop, Lightroom
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Free Time
