Dr. Ayesha Chowdhury

Salford Business School

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Contact Details

Maxwell Building – Room 323

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Current positions

Lecturer in Law

Biography

Dr Ayesha Chowdhury is a lecturer in Salford Business School at University of Salford. Ayesha has two distinct areas of expertise. Her research focuses mainly in the areas related to International Terrorism Law, Counter Terrorism, Policing of Terrorism and International Human Rights. Teaching wise she also covers the areas of business, company, commercial, company, trade law and practical legal skills.  

Ayesha has a PhD in International Terrorism Law where she particularly examined detention models for terror suspects. Prior to pursuing a career in Higher Education she was trained as a Barrister at Law. She was called to the Bar in 2012 at The Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn. Ayesha also has an LLM in International Business and Commercial law which she completed right after her LLB. 

Ayesha is extensively engaged in postgraduate research skills and student support.

Areas of research

International Terrorism Law

Areas of supervision

International Terrorism Law, International Human Rights Law, International Business and Commercial Law

Teaching

  • International Business Law
  • Law in Action (Clinic)
  • Legal Aspects of Business

Research Interests

  • International Terrorism Law
  • International Human Rights Law
  • Counter Terrorism
  • Policing Terrorism
  • International Business and Commercial Law

Qualifications and Memberships

Qualifications

  • PhD in International Terrorism Law
  • LLM in International Business and Commercial law

Memberships

  • Fellow of Higher Education Academy (FHEA)

Postgraduate Research

I am extensively engaged in postgraduate research skills and student support. I welcome new PhD students in areas of international terrorism law, international human rights law, international business and commercial law.