Junhong Lai (Kerdi Lai)

smyjl17@nottingham.edu.cn  ·  +86 13528719533  ·  Shenzhen, China
Email: mailto:smyjl17@nottingham.edu.cn
Phone: tel:+8613528719533

EDUCATION
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University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC)   (Sep 2025 - Jul 2028)
BEng, Electrical and Electronic Engineering

University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC)   (Sep 2024 - Sep 2025)
Preliminary Year (BSc), Mathematics with Applied Mathematics

EXPERIENCE
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University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) — Undergraduate Research Lead — V2X Smart Highway Communication   (Feb 2026 - May 2026)
  - Led a faculty-supervised research project on low-power wide-area wireless communication for smart highway and V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything) applications, under Prof. Ian Pratt.
  - Developed and field-tested a real-time positioning and inter-node communication system, demonstrating reliable two-way data exchange at ranges exceeding 300 m on campus.
  - Designed proximity-triggered warning logic to simulate V2X infrastructure scenarios (vehicle-to-gate, vehicle-to-bridge), translating research concepts into a functional prototype.

University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) — Software & Systems Lead — Applied EEE Construction Project (EEEE1039)   (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026)
  - Led end-to-end software development for an autonomous vehicle system, integrating embedded microcontroller control, wireless telemetry, and computer vision.
  - Implemented PID-based line tracking, state-machine-driven autonomous navigation, and multi-threaded sensor fusion to achieve reliable real-time performance.
  - Coordinated a cross-functional team using Agile workflows and Gantt charts, employing parallel development strategies to maintain delivery schedules.

HKU Institute for China Business (ICB) — Participant — Programme on Leadership and Innovation   (Feb 2024 - Feb 2024)
  - Engaged in an intensive short-term programme focusing on interdisciplinary concepts in business and psychology.
  - Collaborated within a team to conceptualise, structure, and formulate a comprehensive business plan.
  - Delivered a formal presentation of the business plan, effectively communicating strategic goals, market analysis, and financial projections to peers and instructors.

SKILLS
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Programming: C++, Python, MATLAB, LaTeX
Engineering: Embedded Systems, Real-Time Control, PID Control, Wireless Communication (LPWAN), Computer Vision, FSM Design
Tools & Platforms: Linux, KiCad, Overleaf, Microsoft Office Suite
Methods: Agile Project Management, Version Control, Technical Documentation
Languages: Mandarin (Native), English (Fluent), Cantonese (Fluent)
Interests: Aviation, Football, Travel, Photography

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