Dr Gopala Sasie Rekha holds the position of Criminology Lecturer at the Faculty of Law, Crime and Justice at the University of Winchester. She also serves as an External Examiner for the University of Northeastern London and contributes as an editor and reviewer for several Indonesian journals. As a member of the British Society of Criminology and its Learning and Teaching Network, as well as the Standing Group on Organised Crime, Sasie's involvement in the field is extensive.

With 15 years of academic experience across Malaysia, Myanmar, Indonesia, and England, Sasie has cultivated a deep interest in organised crime, particularly human trafficking. Her work focuses on the reintegration of victims and their families, as well as human rights and gender issues in Southeast Asia. Her latest research explores forensic science in human trafficking cases.

Currently, Sasie is involved in revising her newly developed course module titled "Modern Slavery" at the University of Winchester. In addition, she is actively working on several publishing projects. These include a book series detailing the lives and post-trafficking experiences of sex trafficking victims and their families, a book chapter on forensic science in Indonesian human trafficking cases, and another chapter examining the human trafficking crisis in Myanmar. The latter focuses on the impact on indigenous communities, encompassing historical, cultural, economic, political, social, and environmental perspectives. This work underscores the need for a comprehensive and culturally sensitive approach to tackle human trafficking issues.