Shahmshad Ahmed KHAN Andre Ibanez WEEMAELS Mingrong LIANG Benoit GUÉNARD Shahmshad Ahmed Khan is a PhD candidate at the Insect Biodiversity and Biogeography Laboratory (IBBL) at the University of Hong Kong with a deep passion for entomology and interests community ecology. His encompass biodiversity, biological invasions and the dynamics of community interactions, with a particular focus on social insects like ants. Currently, Shahmshad is investigating the ecological roles of various ant species, examining their contributions to processes such as pollination, seed dispersal (particularly in relation to fig trees) and carrion decomposition. With a commitment to advancing our understanding of these crucial ecological interactions, Shahmshad aims to explore the intricate relationships that sustain ecosystems. Andre Ibanez Weemaels is a PhD candidate at the University of Hong Kong’s IBBL with a strong in entomology and biogeography. interest Previously, he studied biology and geospatial sciences at the Free University of Brussels and at the Autonomous University of Barcelona. Currently, his research focuses on trait-based ecology and species distribution of alien ants on a local and global scale. He expects to learn more about invasion stages to help develop invasion prevention policies. Mingrong Liang is a Ph.D. student at the University of Hong Kong’s IBBL with a keen interest in biodiversity, biological invasions and ecological conservation. His research focuses primarily on ants, exploring intricate their interactions. 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