Research Area:

• Music Technology
• Gamelan

Programme:

• MU110 Diploma in Music

Teaching:

• N/A.

Professional Qualifications/ Certifications:

• MM Music Technology, New York University, New York, USA (May 2009)
• Bachelor of Music Performance (Hons.), University Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Malaysia (June 2006)
• Diploma in Music, University Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Malaysia (June 2003)

Professional Experiences:

• Lecturer, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Malaysia (2009-Present)
• Music Instructor, Sri Cempaka Schools, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (2007-2008)

Research Grants/ Academic Grants:

• Supported in part by the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia.  Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) (2010)
• Supported in part by Universiti Teknologi MARA. Dana Kecemerlangan (2011, June 16).

Literary Publications (Article Journals/ Book Chapters/ Music Scores etc.)

• N/A.

Creative Works/ Performances:

• Rhythm in Bronze, MaYa: Gong Illusions  (October 2011). Temple of Fine Arts, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, gamelan performer in a gamelan theatre production.
• Rhythm in Bronze, Hari Jadi (November 2009). PJ Live Arts, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia - gamelan performer in a gamelan theatre production.
• Choral Arts Society Spring Concert 2009. Frederick Loewe Theatre NYU, New York, USA choral singer.
• Gamelan Dharma Swara Spring Concert 2009. General Consulate Republic of Indonesia, New York, USA, gamelan musician and dancer.
• Gamelan Dharma Swara Fall Concert 2008. General Consulate Republic of Indonesia, New York, USA, gamelan musician and dancer.
• Anugerah Industri Muzik (March 2003). Putra World Trade Center, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, background singer for music award event.
• Konsert Klasik Beethoven Symphony No. 9 with National Symphony Orchestra (March 2007). Istana Budaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia's choral singer.

Media Recordings and Publications

Television Broadcast

• Saffian, K. (Project Manager). (24 February 2012 - 15 February, each Friday). TUNE@Kids On 2 Season. Amsyar, E. (Producer), Cyberbang Sdn Bhd and Faculty of Music UiTM. Kuala Lumpur: Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM), channel TV2.
• The program is a collaboration between Cyberbang Sdn Bhd with Faculty of Music UiTM. It is an edutainment television program that is aired for 52 episodes on TV2. 33 students (as program hosts and musicians) and 11 staff (as creative and management team) of Faculty of Music are involved in this project. Link: http://www.kidson2.tv

Event Productions/ Masterclasses/ Guest Lectures:

• N/A. 

Awards & Recognitions:

• N/A.

Others:

UiTM/ Faculty's Appointments:

• Faculty's Academic Committee (Chair) 2017-2018.
• Music Instruments and Technical (member) 2017-2018.
• Faculty's Curriculum Committee (member) 2017-2018.
• Faculty's Quality Committee (member) 2017-2018.
• Faculty's Quality Assurance Committee (chair) 2017-2018.
• MKSP Committee (KUK member) 2017-2018.