Edgar, an Associate Professor of Information Systems at LSE, is a leading figure in identity policies and digital inclusion. With a BSc (Econ) and a PhD in Information Systems from LSE, he co-edits Information Technology and People and holds editorial roles in prestigious journals like the Journal of Information Technology. Edgar chaired international conferences on Information Systems and advises influential bodies such as the Ada Lovelace Institute and the Government Digital Service. His pivotal role in the LSE Identity Project, advising global governments, and his book "Global Challenges for Identity Policies" highlight his impact on worldwide digital identity systems. Recognized for contributions, he received awards from the Association for Information Systems and authored impactful case studies, notably on scrapping identity card proposals and ensuring fairness in Open Banking. Edgar's extensive supervisory roles for PhD students underscore his commitment to nurturing future experts.