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Dr. Darshana Sumanadasa serves as a Lecturer in Law at Charles Darwin University, where he currently imparts knowledge in Equity (LWZ210) and Trusts (LWZ 211). He earned his Doctorate from the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) in 2019.
Dr. Sumanadasa's academic and research endeavours span diverse areas, including Equity and Trusts, Contract Law, Intellectual Property Law, and Jurisprudence. He is an Associate Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy and was accredited by the Staff and Educational Development Association (SEDA) (UK) in 2013 upon completing the Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education.
Before joining Charles Darwin University, Dr. Sumanadasa held a lecturer position at the Faculty of Law, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. His professional journey also includes being an Attorney-at-Law of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka.
He is interested in supervising students pursuing research in the fields of intellectual property law, contract law, and equity and trusts law.
E mail : [email protected]
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, "The impact of trade secrets law on employees and society: In search of a balanced theoretical and legal approach with special reference to Australia and Sri Lanka", Queensland University of Technology
Award Date: 23 Jul 2019
Associate Fellow , Higher Education Academy, United Kingdom
Award Date: 1 Sept 2017
Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education (accredited by SEDA, UK)
Award Date: 31 Jan 2013
Master, LL.M. "Protection Traditional Knowledge through the IP System: Issue and Legal Implications with Special Reference to Sri Lanka", University of Colombo
Award Date: 1 Oct 2010
Bachelor, LL.B (Hons) First in Order of Merit, University of Colombo
Award Date: 1 Sept 2007
External positions
HDR Supervisor and Examiner, University of Colombo
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Bilateral Labour Agreements Between Sri Lanka and Other Jurisdictions
Seneviratne, W., Sumanadasa, D., Thilakarathna, A. & Senaratne, R., 2023, Centre for Migration Research and Development. 29 p.Research output: Book/Report › Other report
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Enhancing academic integrity in higher education in Sri Lanka: Contract cheating and beyond
Sumanadasa, D. & Hill, G., 2023.Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference paper presented at Conference (not in Proceedings)
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Old Wine in a New Bottle? The Application of the Postal Acceptance Rule In Sri Lanka
Sumanadasa, D., 2022, In: The Junior Bar Law Journal .Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Side Effects of Trade Secrecy in COVID-19 Vaccines
Sumanadasa, D., 2022.Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference paper presented at Conference (not in Proceedings)
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Trade secrets law as an alternative to protect university-level inventions
Sumanadasa, D., 2022.Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference paper presented at Conference (not in Proceedings)
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Participation in International & Regional Organisations: Sri Lanka
Sumanadasa, D. & Liyanage, I., 2021, Encyclopedia of Public International Law in Asia: Sri Lanka. Lee, S. (ed.). BrillResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Entry for encyclopedia/dictionary › peer-review
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Reproductive Health Care and Policy Concerns: Regulation of Surrogacy Arrangements in Sri Lanka and Lessons Learned from the United Kingdom: PART 2: SURROGACY IN SRI LANKA – COUNTRY REPORT
Trimmings, P. K., Nazeemudeen, Z., Sumanadasa, D. & Wijayesekera, R., 2021, University of Aberdeen.Research output: Book/Report › Other report