Joshua AstonAssociate Professor Joshua Aston holds the position of Associate Dean of Law and is a member of the Executive in the School of Business and Law at Edith Cowan University (ECU). Prior to joining ECU, he served as the Dean and Officer on Special Duty t the Vice Chancellor at Gujarat National Law University, India. He has also held the role of Deputy Director at Symbiosis Law School, Symbiosis International University, India. Presently, he serves as the Adjunct Associate Professor of Law at Amity University, India and Honorary Adjunct Professor of Law at Galgotias University, India. Dr Aston's remarkable academic achievements include being awarded the prestigious Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD) scholarship from Germany which led to his invitation as a Research Scholar by the Institute of Air, Space and Cyber Law at the University of Cologne, Germany. He is also recognized as an Asian Law Institute Fellow of the National University of Singapore, Singapore. In addition, he was honoured with the Israeli Government Scholarship, channelled through the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, and was invited as a Research Scholar by the Buchmann Faculty of Law at Tel Aviv University for a duration of eight months. His educational background in the field of Human Rights Law has provided him with a solid foundation, enabling him to delve into specific areas of study by examining the impact of national-level actions on the international stage. Throughout his academic pursuits, he has maintained a steadfast focus on the issue of human rights violations, a subject of great relevance in contemporary civil society. This passion has driven him to extensively research and publish on the pressing matter of Modern Slavery, offering profound insights. Professor Aston's research continually challenges the existing paradigms, and his scholarly writings compellingly advocate for the need to effect positive change in various situations, aiming for a more compassionate and humane world. Dr Aston's commitment to community service is exemplified by his involvement as a Board Member of the Joondalup Business Association. In this capacity, he plays an integral role in fostering the success and sustainability of the local business community in the City of Joondalup. Read More Read Less