Edgars Pudzis was born in 1985 in Riga. He obtained a Bachelor's degree in Finance from the Banking University, a Master's degree in Project Management from the Latvian University of Agriculture (now Latvian University of Biosciences and Technologies), and a Master's degree in Spatial Development Planning from the University of Latvia. Mr.Pudzis obtained Ph.D. degree in the field of social and economical geography in Riga Technical University.He has worked in various state institutions and municipalities and headed the Development and Planning Department of Carnikava municipality for 7 years and now takes positions of Chief of Staff of Speakers office at the Parliament of Latvia. In addition, he works at the Riga Technical University as a researcher - previously at Economics and Business Institute, but currently at Institute of Civil Engineering.His scientific interests are sustainable development, public engagement and community activation, sustainable construction and construction management.