OP Group — PV + BESS + Wind integration (modeling & prototyping)
Research work on hybrid generation with storage: physics-based modeling, operational constraints, and real-time validation workflows oriented to controllable prototypes.
Member Profile
Nicolás De Bruijn Prieto
Industrial Physics Engineering · Energy Systems & Prototyping
I focus on energy systems engineering, especially PV + BESS integration, ramp-rate control, and real-time prototyping. My work aims to connect physics-grounded modeling with implementation-ready systems.
Core Skills
A quick snapshot of tools and methods I use most.
- PV + BESS system modeling
- SOC dynamics (ηc/ηd, Δt updates)
- Ramp-rate smoothing & constraints
- Grid-side power balance logic
- Real-time control workflows
- Numerical simulation & optimization
- Monte Carlo methods
- Markov chains
- Metaheuristics (simulated annealing)
- MATLAB / Simulink
- Python (scientific computing)
- NI-style DAQ & instrumentation mindset
- Embedded + integration thinking
- Web dashboards (JS/TS)
- Git version control
- LaTeX technical writing
Research experience
Energy systems modeling — SOC and ramp-rate constraints
Developed consistent formulations for storage operation (charge/discharge efficiencies, SOC evolution) and smoothing objectives, aligning mathematical models with implementable control logic.
Applied computational physics — stochastic simulation & optimization
Worked with Monte Carlo simulation and optimization heuristics in academic/industry-collab settings, translating problem statements into testable models and measurable outcomes.
Projects
Selected builds and systems work.
Proyecto Integrador (Enrolled) — Battery Prototype Development
Enrolled in an integrative engineering project focused on the development of a battery prototype, including system design, testing logic, and implementation-oriented prototyping workflows.
Rover — telemetry + control stack (Space Technologies)
End-to-end prototype: telemetry pipeline, command/control interface, and integration mindset for a field-ready rover system.
UHV vacuum chamber — optical access and thermal control
Designed a compact ultra-high vacuum chamber concept emphasizing optical diagnostics and controllable sample conditions.
Quetzal II — satellite development collaboration
Contributed to international work focused on system resilience and engineering decisions under extreme environments.
Work Experience
OP Group — Prototyping and Energy Systems Development
Contributed to the development of energy-system prototypes (PV + BESS + Wind), supporting integration tasks across modeling, prototyping, and validation workflows in a multidisciplinary research environment.
Water Treatment Plant — Operations Manager
Led operations and maintenance planning, improving continuity and reliability through structured execution and coordination.
Freelance — Web development & optimization
Built and optimized websites/dashboards with a focus on usability, performance, and clear delivery for clients.
Leadership
Curriculum Development Initiative — Energy & Battery Prototyping
Developed the foundational structure of a course focused on energy and battery prototyping, with the goal of establishing it as a graduation project pathway for my cohort and future generations.
STEM tutoring and outreach
Supported students through advanced math/physics tutoring and STEM-oriented academic mentoring.
Volunteering
Worked on social service initiatives related to sustainability and community support, including equine therapy assistance.
Education
Tecnológico de Monterrey (ITESM)
Physics-grounded engineering training with emphasis on modeling, systems integration, and applied design.
Universidad del Valle de Guatemala
Foundation in mechanical systems, design, and applied mathematics through project-based coursework.