Assoc. Prof. Dr. Choong Chee Yen, a lecturer at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia with a PhD from the University of Reading, is a leading expert on Malaysia’s dragonflies and damselflies (Odonata). Combining his passion for macrophotography and science, he has described seven new species since 2005. Dr. Choong’s research focuses on the biodiversity, taxonomy, and biology of Odonata, contributing significantly to the understanding and appreciation of these vibrant insects in Malaysia.