Justin Maximillian Kimlim
Automation Engineering @ Tsinghua University '28
About
I'm an undergraduate at Tsinghua University's Department of Automation, specializing in Brain & Cognitive Science. My work spans research in optogenetics and lunar robotics vision, full-stack software development, and open-source projects. I'm passionate about using technology to solve real-world problems — from building tools used by thousands of developers to leading social impact initiatives serving over 1,000 students. I speak Indonesian, English, Chinese, and Japanese.
Education
Tsinghua University — Department of Automation, B.Eng.2024.08 – Present
GPA 3.6 / 4.0
- Class 46, Specialized Class in Brain & Cognitive Science
- Research: Optogenetic treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
- Tsinghua HPC Team · Archery Team · President, Zijing College Assoc. of Science & Technology
NTU-BIM Pre-College Summer Program — Nanyang Technological University, Singapore2023.06 – 2023.07
- Completed semester-equivalent "Navigating the Digital World" course in two weeks
- Leadership and conflict management training by Nanyang Business School faculty
- Funded by Indonesia’s Puspresnas / Indonesia Maju Scholarship
Sutomo 1 Senior High School — Natural Science2021.07 – 2024.06
GPA 94 / 100
- Student Council President
- Indonesian National Astronomy Olympiad Training Team (TOASTI)
- Ministry of Education "Indonesia Maju" Scholarship Awardee
Research & Experience
Undergrad Research — Multi-Camera Vision for Lunar Robotics2025.09 – Present
Tsinghua University
Developing coordinate frame systems for each camera in a multi-camera lunar robot system and designing algorithms for robot sight modeling.
Undergrad Research — Optogenetic Treatment of OSA2025.02 – Present
Tsinghua University
Conducting experiments combining electrical stimulation with optogenetics to explore intelligent OSA treatment. Independently developed a smartphone-audio-based diagnostic model achieving ~85% accuracy.
Intern — AI Medical Engineering2025.02 – Present
Beijing Biosense Co., Ltd.
High-precision calibration and testing of embedded medical machinery. Core feature development for an intelligent medical treatment app.
Project Lead — Algorithmia2025.01 – Present
Tsinghua University Algorithm Association
Initiated development of a competitive programming problem-setting platform, approved by the China Computer Federation (CCF). Leading a team of 10 for full-stack development (React + Go).
R&D — Judicia Online Judge2025.01 – Present
Tsinghua University Algorithm Association
Built an Online Judge platform with an extensible judging system optimized in Rust with plugin-based architecture. Planned for use in the China National Olympiad of Informatics (NOI).
Lead Software Developer — Studio 31 Hair Design2023.03 – Present
Built and maintained an appointment system website serving ~300k daily visitors, plus an internal finance system and social media publication system. Tech: Next.js, React, Node.js.
Freelance Developer — COMMUNE-OS2022.06 – 2024.08
Maintained and optimized system functionality, fixed front-end and back-end bugs, and built an importer tool from Mastodon.
Open Source
Cross-platform, highly customizable file manager with file preview and multi-tab support. Reached GitHub Trending multiple times — ranked #2 overall and #1 in TypeScript.
TypeScript · React · Rust · Tauri
Honors & Awards
- Beijing Government Scholarship Type A2025.12
- Tsinghua Dept. of Automation Outstanding Volunteer2025.11
- Tsinghua-Nike Sustainability Ambassador2025.09
- Outstanding Volunteer, International Olympiad of AI2025.09
- Top 10, Indonesian National Astronomy Olympiad Training Team2024.05
- Bronze Medal, Indonesian National Astronomy Olympiad2023.08
- Indonesia Ministry of Education "Indonesia Maju" Scholarship2022 – 2024
- GitHub Trending Developer of the Day #222023.09
Leadership & Activities
President — Zijing College Assoc. of Science & Technology2025 Fall – Present
Led planning and execution of academic and technology initiatives. Organized ~10 activities with 30% participation rate and led university-recognized technological projects.
Team Leader — Tsinghua-South Africa Overseas Social Practice2025 Fall
Led a 13-member interdisciplinary team analyzing South Africa’s systemic resilience under energy constraints. Engaged in policy dialogues with City of Cape Town executives, the Chinese Ambassador to South Africa, and UNDP leaders.
Core Member & Project Lead — Tsinghua Algorithm Association2025 Spring – Present
Led development of Algorithmia (approved by CCF). Co-organized THUPC and the inaugural "Jiujing Cup" International Algorithm Competition.
Teaching Assistant — Archery Class2025 Fall
Instructed 23 senior undergraduate students in archery technique. All students passed the final assessment.
Founder & President — Aspiring Change Makers2023.06 – 2024.06
Founded and led a ~100-member non-profit organization dedicated to equalizing education for underprivileged children. Conducted 63 activities across 32 orphanages — including science experiments, reading sessions, beach outings, and creative workshops — serving ~1,000 students with 300+ total service hours. Presented the project at Indonesia’s Ministry of Education (Kemendikbudristek) during the "Gelar Karya BIM" national showcase, where it was recognized as an outstanding student-led public service initiative.
Astronomy — Olympiad, Observatory & Mentoring2022 – Present
Bronze medalist at the Indonesian National Science Olympiad (OSN) in Astronomy (2023). Selected for the national training team (TOASTI) for the International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) 2024, training at Bosscha Observatory (Institut Teknologi Bandung). Visited the National Astronomical Observatories of China (NAOC) Xinglong station for observation work. Mentored 30 juniors in the Sutomo 1 Astronomy Club, guiding 3 to provincial and 2 to national olympiad levels. Currently a member of Tsinghua Astronomy Association’s observation department.
Student Council President — Sutomo 1 High School2022.08 – 2023.07
Coordinated 145 officers. Organized Talent Week, Education Expo, and Summer Camp with attendance in the thousands to tens of thousands per event. Represented the school at international conferences.
Skills
Programming: C, C++, Python, Rust, JavaScript, TypeScript, Go
Frameworks & Tools: React, Node.js, Next.js, Electron, Tauri, Django
Research: AI/ML, Data Modeling, Optogenetic Experiments, Supercomputing Platforms
Languages: Indonesian (Native), English (IELTS 7.5), Chinese (HSK 6), Japanese (JLPT N3)