Personal profile
Description of research and teaching
By now, my research has focused at investigating the mechanisms of human auditory cognition, emotion, and expertise. Currently I investigate the possibilities of music to support well-being and learning. In future, I will focus my efforts to reveal the neurocognitive and motivational mechanisms of learning in childhood in real-life contexts using multimethodological and interdisciplinary approach.
External positions
Visiting research professor, Beijing Normal University, Advanced Innovation Center for Future Education
1 Jun 2018 → 31 May 2024
Fields of Science
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Music and Language in the Human Brain: Mismatch Negativity Evidence for Their Neuroplasticity and Interplay
Tervaniemi, M., Jan 2026, In: European Journal of Neuroscience. 63, 2, 9 p., e70399.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › peer-review
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Associations of executive functions with physical activity and sedentary time in children aged 5–7 years: a multi-methodological pilot study
Byman-Vornanen, A. E., Stalchenko, N., Vanhala, A. O., Tähti, P., Makkonen, T., Tervaniemi, M. & Aunio, P., 27 May 2025, In: Child Neuropsychology. 30 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Auditory change detection in musically trained adolescents and young adults: An EEG–fMRI study
Putkinen, V., Saarikivi, K., Chan-Devaere, T. M. V. & Tervaniemi, M., 29 Jul 2025, In: Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences. 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Developing and testing an analysis system to assess singing-pitch accuracy of Chinese children
Alanko, A. J., Nie, P., Wang, C., Du, B., Tao, S. & Tervaniemi, M., 27 Sept 2025, In: Journal of new music research. 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Do Musicians Have Better Short-Term Memory Than Nonmusicians? A Multilab Study
Grassi, M., Talamini, F., Altoè, G., Brattico, E., Caclin, A., Carretti, B., Drai-Zerbib, V., Ferreri, L., Gambarota, F., Grahn, J., Guiotto Nai Fovino, L., Roccato, M., Rodriguez-Fornells, A., Swaminathan, S., Tillmann, B., Vuust, P., Wilbiks, J., Zentner, M., Aguilar, K. & Aryanto, C. B. & 90 others, , 6 Nov 2025, In: Advances in Methods and Practices in Psychological Science. 8, 4, 30 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Promoting Children’s Development through Community-Based Activities
Navarrete Arroyo, S. (Project manager) & Tervaniemi, M. (Project manager)
01/03/2026 → 31/12/2027
Project: Research project
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Project on music improvisation combining art and science
Tervaniemi, M. (Project manager), Makkonen, T. (Scientific coordinator) & Bayle, C. (Participant)
01/09/2025 → …
Project: Research project
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Tekoälypohjainen tunneviestinnän tunnistin opetusharjoittelun ohjauksessa - erityistapauksena matematiikan opetus alakoulussa
Laine, A. (Project manager), Haataja, E. (Participant), Huotilainen, M. (Participant), Tervaniemi, M. (Participant), Harmoinen, S. (Participant) & Zhao, G. (Participant)
Opettajankoulutusfoorumi, Opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriön (OKM) kehittämisohjelma
01/08/2025 → 31/12/2026
Project: Research project
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Tervaniemi: ESR+ VOIKO 2025-2027
Jahnukainen, M. (Project manager), Tervaniemi, M. (Project manager), Iiskola, T. M. (Participant) & Yang, Y. (Participant)
Hämeen elinkeino-, liikenne- ja ympäristökeskus, Opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriö
01/02/2025 → 31/07/2027
Project: EU funding
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Soundscapes in Japanese and Finnish Early Education
Huotilainen, M. (Participant), Kostilainen, K. (Participant), Laaksonen, R.-M. E. (Participant), Lahtinen, L. O. (Participant), Reunamo, J. (Participant) & Tervaniemi, M. (Participant)
30/04/2024 → 29/04/2029
Project: Research project
Prizes
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Dlearn.Helsinki - Helsinki Challenge Science Competition Finalist
Toom, A. (Recipient), Salmela-Aro, K. (Recipient), Lakkala, M. (Recipient), Tervaniemi, M. (Recipient), Kallunki, V. (Recipient), Männistö, T. (Recipient), Silander, P. (Recipient), Harjula, V.-M. (Recipient) & Lindholm, N. (Recipient), 19 Jun 2017
Prize: Prizes and awards
Activities
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Kasvatustieteen päivät 2025, Rovaniemi
Tervaniemi, M. (Speaker: Opponent/discussant)
5 Nov 2025 → 7 Nov 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Public Talks
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MAGICS Gala
Makkonen, T. (Poster Presentation), Bayle, C. (Poster Presentation) & Tervaniemi, M. (Poster Presentation)
4 Dec 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organisation and participation in conferences, workshops, courses, seminars
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Exploring the Impact of Music on Learning
Tervaniemi, M. (Speaker)
5 Nov 2025 → 7 Nov 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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Supervisor of Anni Tolvanen's PhD Thesis
Tervaniemi, M. (Supervisor)
2025 → …Activity: Examination types › Supervisor or co-supervisor of doctoral thesis
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Member of Janica Vinni-Laakso's doctoral thesis committee
Tervaniemi, M. (Member of thesis committee / follow-up group)
2025Activity: Examination types › Member of doctoral thesis committee / follow-up group
Press/Media
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Interview about musicality - Oletko ajatellut olevasi epämusikaalinen?
01/01/2024
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Aivotutkimus selvittaa improvisaation vaikutusta kuulijaan ja muusikkoon
22/06/2023
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Equipment
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Cognitive Brain Research Unit
Kujala, T. (Manager) & Tervaniemi, M. (Manager)
Facility/equipment: Core Facility