Muhammad Asyraf Mohd Bakri is an academic, artist, and designer whose work blends art, technology, and culture. His research focuses on assistive technology, arts-based interventions, and the use of the Angklung for creative therapy and community engagement. He is the founder of the Angklung Healing Art Project and currently serves as a lecturer in Product Design.
EDUCATION
B F A (HONS), PRODUCT DESIGN
UNIVERSITI SAINS MALAYSIA (USM) (MALAYSIA)
M A, PRODUCT DESIGN
UNIVERSITI SAINS MALAYSIA (USM) (MALAYSIA)
PhD, NEW MEDIA
UNIVERSITI SAINS MALAYSIA (USM) (MALAYSIA)
RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS
Arts and Humanities, Aging, Psychiatry and Mental health, Biomaterials
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Scopus Publications
17
Scholar Citations
2
Scholar h-index
Scopus Publications
Art in Health: Malaysian Experience Muhammad Asyraf Mohd Bakri, Mohammad Kamal Sabran Wacana Seni, 2022 Art in healthcare has gone through a broad movement around the world, encompassing how art influences patient care, the hospital environment, care, and community development in medical and other contexts. Therefore, in Malaysia, whether there is a development of art in health has been explored, and this study would like to know the extent to which the development of art intervention in health occurs. Qualitative data through the interview method was used in this study by interviewing medical doctors who had been involved in art interventions in health. Having artistic knowledge in health research is very important to know and understand that many approaches have been used to date.
RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Resonances of Al-Fārābī: The Evolving Tradition of Gambus in Malaysia MAM Bakri, MK Sabran, A Ab Razak, MS Alias UMRAN-Journal of Islamic and Civilizational Studies 13 (1), 49-58 , 2026 2026
Gambus and Angklung in Malaysia: Exploring Musical Therapy through al-Fārābī’s Philosophy of Music MAM Bakri, MS Alias, MK Sabran Malaysian Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities (MJSSH) 11 (1), e003765 … , 2026 2026
Most-Used vs Most-Useful Vocabulary Learning Strategies Among Malaysian Undergraduates: A Mixed-Method Analysis MA Prasanna Raj, A., & Mohd Bakri Han Chiang e-Journal of Media and Social Sciences 5 (1), 183-204 , 2026 2026
The Role of Traditional Musical Instruments in Healing Purposes MAM Bakri, MK Mohd, AAR Sabran, NA Mohamed International Journal of Academic Research In Business & Social Sciences , 2026 2026 Citations: 1
THE IMPACT OF ANGKLUNG ART-BASED INTERVENTION ON THE HEALTH OF SENIOR CITIZENS IN MALAYSIA MAM Bakri, MK Sabran, A Ab Razak, RC Me, SH Ramli, MJM Kamil, ... JATI-Journal of Southeast Asian Studies 30 (2), 146-169 , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
Integrating Smart Apps Creator as Interactive Learning Media in Junior High School Choir Education C Anggraeni, AE Nugroho, MAM Bakri Musikolastika: Jurnal Pertunjukan dan Pendidikan Musik 7 (2) , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
Integrating Tembang Bocah Banyumasan into the PGMI Curriculum for Prospective Elementary School Educators: A Step PGMI Curriculum Towards Decolonizing Music Education E Winangsit, U Utomo, SS Sinaga, FSS Sinaga, MAM Bakri Al-Bidayah: Jurnal Pendidikan Dasar Islam 17 (2), 49-75 , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
Therapeutic Harmonies of Angklung Music and Enhancement of Well-being for the Elderly in Nusantara Malay Archipelago MAM Bakri, MK Sabran, MR Bustami, A Ab Razak NuMAS: The Journal of Nusantara Malay Archipelago Scholars 1 (2), 25-36 , 2025 2025
Empirical Mapping Analysis Of Website World Health Organization From October To December 2023: A Webometric Analysis MA Mohd Bakri, MK Sabran, Sabran, A Ab Razak, MF Ab Rashid International Journal of Applied and Creative Arts 8 (1), 01-17 , 2025 2025
Innovative Angklung Based Intervention For Elderly Care: A Case Study On The Development Of Aslung And Digital Application As Assistive Tools MAM Bakri 2025
Cultural Differences in Emoji Usage Among Young Adults and The Elderly MA Mohd Bakri, WC Chia Hui Han Chiang e-Journal of Media and Social Sciences 4 (1), 177-201 , 2024 2024
Artistic Odyssey: Navigating Malaysia’s Heritage Through the National Art Gallery – A Comprehensive Website Review MA Mohd Bakri, MK Sabran, AH Ahmad, ME Asre, BL Xiu Qin, ... Han Chiang e-Journal of Media and Social Sciences 4 (1), 133-153 , 2024 2024
Application of Angklung Art-Based Intervention to the Elderly in Malaysia: Preliminary Research MAM Bakri, MK Sabran, A Ab Razak, V Tee, ASA Halim KUPAS SENI: Jurnal Seni Dan Pendidikan Seni 12 (2), 23-32 , 2024 2024 Citations: 2
The Therapeutic Role Of Sound In Architectural Spaces MA Mohd Bakri, K Sabran ELORA - #22JIWA 22, 132 - 137 , 2024 2024
Healing Harmonies: Angklung Music as a Therapeutic Medium for Aging in the Archipelago MAM Bakri, MK Sabran, A Abd Razak, R Bustami, K Bharu i-WIN Library, International Waqaf Ilmu Nusantara Library , 2024 2024
Mapping the Palette: A Bibliometric Journey into Art in Health Research MAM Bakri, MK Sabran, A Ab Razak e-BANGI 21 (2), 285-302 , 2024 2024
Mapping the Impact: A Comprehensive Review of Art-Based Interventions for Dementia (2000-2022) MAM Bakri, MK Sabran, A Ab Razak, MF Ab Rashid INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR RESEARCH AND RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT 5 (1), 157- 178 , 2024 2024
The Evolution of Gambus: Traditional to Modern MK Mohd Bakri, Muhammad Asyraf & Mohd Sabran Jurnal Gendang Alam (GA) , 2023 2023 Citations: 1
Exploring the Contents of the Official Portal of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MoTAC), Malaysia MAM Bakri, LT Soon, MK Sabran 2023
Art in Health: Malaysian Experience. MAM Bakri, MK Sabran Wacana Seni Journal of Arts Discourse 21 , 2022 2022 Citations: 3
MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Comparison analysis of sound of through notation ‘A’produced by Angklung Instruments which are made from different species of bamboo NF Mohd Bakri, Muhammad Asyraf, Surip, Siti Suhaily, Mohd Sabran, Mohamad ... KUPAS SENI Jurnal Seni dan Pendidikan Seni , 2021 2021 Citations: 6
Art in Health: Malaysian Experience. MAM Bakri, MK Sabran Wacana Seni Journal of Arts Discourse 21 , 2022 2022 Citations: 3
Application of Angklung Art-Based Intervention to the Elderly in Malaysia: Preliminary Research MAM Bakri, MK Sabran, A Ab Razak, V Tee, ASA Halim KUPAS SENI: Jurnal Seni Dan Pendidikan Seni 12 (2), 23-32 , 2024 2024 Citations: 2
The Role of Traditional Musical Instruments in Healing Purposes MAM Bakri, MK Mohd, AAR Sabran, NA Mohamed International Journal of Academic Research In Business & Social Sciences , 2026 2026 Citations: 1
THE IMPACT OF ANGKLUNG ART-BASED INTERVENTION ON THE HEALTH OF SENIOR CITIZENS IN MALAYSIA MAM Bakri, MK Sabran, A Ab Razak, RC Me, SH Ramli, MJM Kamil, ... JATI-Journal of Southeast Asian Studies 30 (2), 146-169 , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
Integrating Smart Apps Creator as Interactive Learning Media in Junior High School Choir Education C Anggraeni, AE Nugroho, MAM Bakri Musikolastika: Jurnal Pertunjukan dan Pendidikan Musik 7 (2) , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
Integrating Tembang Bocah Banyumasan into the PGMI Curriculum for Prospective Elementary School Educators: A Step PGMI Curriculum Towards Decolonizing Music Education E Winangsit, U Utomo, SS Sinaga, FSS Sinaga, MAM Bakri Al-Bidayah: Jurnal Pendidikan Dasar Islam 17 (2), 49-75 , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
The Evolution of Gambus: Traditional to Modern MK Mohd Bakri, Muhammad Asyraf & Mohd Sabran Jurnal Gendang Alam (GA) , 2023 2023 Citations: 1
Empowering Traditional Heritage Through Angklung Musical Instruments: A Case Study in Malaysia MAM Bakri, SS Surip, K Sabran, NFM Rawi e-BANGI 18 (3), 52-66 , 2021 2021 Citations: 1
Resonances of Al-Fārābī: The Evolving Tradition of Gambus in Malaysia MAM Bakri, MK Sabran, A Ab Razak, MS Alias UMRAN-Journal of Islamic and Civilizational Studies 13 (1), 49-58 , 2026 2026
Gambus and Angklung in Malaysia: Exploring Musical Therapy through al-Fārābī’s Philosophy of Music MAM Bakri, MS Alias, MK Sabran Malaysian Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities (MJSSH) 11 (1), e003765 … , 2026 2026
Most-Used vs Most-Useful Vocabulary Learning Strategies Among Malaysian Undergraduates: A Mixed-Method Analysis MA Prasanna Raj, A., & Mohd Bakri Han Chiang e-Journal of Media and Social Sciences 5 (1), 183-204 , 2026 2026
Therapeutic Harmonies of Angklung Music and Enhancement of Well-being for the Elderly in Nusantara Malay Archipelago MAM Bakri, MK Sabran, MR Bustami, A Ab Razak NuMAS: The Journal of Nusantara Malay Archipelago Scholars 1 (2), 25-36 , 2025 2025
Empirical Mapping Analysis Of Website World Health Organization From October To December 2023: A Webometric Analysis MA Mohd Bakri, MK Sabran, Sabran, A Ab Razak, MF Ab Rashid International Journal of Applied and Creative Arts 8 (1), 01-17 , 2025 2025
Innovative Angklung Based Intervention For Elderly Care: A Case Study On The Development Of Aslung And Digital Application As Assistive Tools MAM Bakri 2025
Cultural Differences in Emoji Usage Among Young Adults and The Elderly MA Mohd Bakri, WC Chia Hui Han Chiang e-Journal of Media and Social Sciences 4 (1), 177-201 , 2024 2024
Artistic Odyssey: Navigating Malaysia’s Heritage Through the National Art Gallery – A Comprehensive Website Review MA Mohd Bakri, MK Sabran, AH Ahmad, ME Asre, BL Xiu Qin, ... Han Chiang e-Journal of Media and Social Sciences 4 (1), 133-153 , 2024 2024
The Therapeutic Role Of Sound In Architectural Spaces MA Mohd Bakri, K Sabran ELORA - #22JIWA 22, 132 - 137 , 2024 2024
Healing Harmonies: Angklung Music as a Therapeutic Medium for Aging in the Archipelago MAM Bakri, MK Sabran, A Abd Razak, R Bustami, K Bharu i-WIN Library, International Waqaf Ilmu Nusantara Library , 2024 2024
Mapping the Palette: A Bibliometric Journey into Art in Health Research MAM Bakri, MK Sabran, A Ab Razak e-BANGI 21 (2), 285-302 , 2024 2024
