Dr. Darshana Sumanadasa specialises in the field of Equity and Intellectual Property Law, with a primary focus on the safeguarding of trade secrets, confidential information, and their implications for the broader public interest. He earned his Doctorate from the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) in 2019. He obtained his Bachelor of Laws and Master of Laws from the University of Colombo. He was a Gold Medalist at the Bachelor of Law Examinations and Attorney-at-Law Final Examination. 

Currently affiliated with the School of Law, Dr. Sumanadasa's academic pursuits encompass several areas, including Equity and Trusts, Contract Law, Intellectual Property Law, and Jurisprudence. He is an Associate Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy.

Prior to his tenure at the CDU, Dr. Sumanadasa held the position of lecturer at the Faculty of Law, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. He is also an Attorney-at-Law of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka.

Dr. Sumanadasa's research interests extend to supervising postgraduate students, particularly those investigating the intricate interplay among Contracts, Equity, and Intellectual Property.