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Edgar Whitley is a Professor of Practice in Information Systems at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). He holds a BSc (Econ) and a PhD in Information Systems from LSE. He has served as co-editor for Information Technology People and as a senior editor for the Journal of Information Technology. Notable for his leadership roles, he has been the research co-chair for the European Conference on Information Systems and track co-chair for the International Conference on Information Systems. Whitley has also contributed as associate editor to prestigious journals like the European Journal of Information Systems and MIS Quarterly. His influence extends to governmental advisory roles in multiple countries, focusing on the political and social dimensions of identity policies, including biometric identity cards in the UK. He has supervised numerous PhD students and has actively participated in departmental leadership at LSE, including roles on various committees. His research has received attention from significant organizations, and he has been awarded for his community service and impact within the field of Information Systems. He has authored work that addresses global challenges in identity policies and contributed to impactful research case studies.
London School of Economics and Political Science • London
Leading research and teaching in Information Systems.
Department of Teaching and Learning, LSE • London
Oversaw departmental initiatives and contributed to educational development.
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