Andrew Danso Adu

Andrew Danso Adu

Postdoctoral Researcher
Unit
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department / Division
Department of Music, Art and Culture Studies
Room number
Email
andrew.a.dansoadu@jyu.fi
Mobile
+358406643034
Postal address
Seminaarinkatu 15
Fields of science
6131 Theatre, dance, music, other performing arts
315 Sport and fitness sciences

Biography

I investigate how music and personalised technologies influence affective, motivational, and behavioural responses in sport, exercise, and health contexts. My work integrates approaches from music psychology, sport and exercise science. I contribute to the Research Council of Finland MPOWER project (2025–2028), where I coordinate interdisciplinary collaborations and research activities across the Department of Music, Art and Culture Studies, and the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences.

Publications

Publication
2025

JMIR XR and Spatial Computing.
Danso, Andrew
Nijhuis, Patti
Ansani, Alessandro
Hartmann, Martin
Minkkinen, Gulnara
Luck, Geoff
Bamford, Joshua Silberstein
Faber, Sarah
Agres, Kat
Glasser, Solange
Särkämö, Teppo
Rousi, Rebekah
Thompson, Marc Richard
Publication
2025

Psychology Today Blog.
Danso, Andrew
Publication
2025

PeerJ.
Danso, Andrew
Ehlert, Mareike
Koehler, Friederike
Kirk, Rory
Natarajan, Nandhini
Wright, Shannon Eilyce
Timmers, Renee
Saarikallio, Suvi
Publication
2025

JMIR Human Factors.
Danso, Andrew
Kekäläinen, Tiia
Koehler, Friederike
Knittle, Keegan
Nijhuis, Patti
Burunat, Iballa
Neto, Pedro
Mavrolampados, Anastasios
Randall, William M.
Hansen, Niels Chr
Ansani, Alessandro
Rantalainen, Timo
Alluri, Vinoo
Hartmann, Martin
Schaefer, Rebecca S.
Ihalainen, Johanna K.
Rousi, Rebekah
Agres, Kat R.
MacRitchie, Jennifer
Toiviainen, Petri
Saarikallio, Suvi
Chastin, Sebastien
Luck, Geoff
Publication
2024

International journal of music science, technology and art.
Danso, Andrew
Ansani, Alessandro
Bamford, Joshua S.
Lucendo-Noriega, Alicia
Luck, Geoff
Rousi, Rebekah
Thompson, Marc C.
Publication
2024

Psychology of Music.
Duman, Deniz
Snape, Nerdinga
Danso, Andrew
Toiviainen, Petri
Luck, Geoff
Publication
2024

International Conference on New Music Concepts. Accademia Musicale Studio Musica.
Danso, Andrew
Lucendo-Noriega, Alicia
Bamford, Joshua S.
Luck, Geoff
Ansani, Alessandro
Rousi, Rebekah
Thompson, Marc R.
Publication
2024

Triennial Conference of the European Society for the Cognitive Sciences of Music.
Lucendo-Noriega, Alicia
Bamford, Joshua S.
Danso, Andrew
Baltazar, Margarida
Tervaniemi, Mari
Publication
2024

Psychology Today Blog.
Danso, Andrew
Publication
2024

Triennial Conference of the European Society for the Cognitive Sciences of Music.
Danso, Andrew
Kekäläinen, Tiia
Koehler, Friederike
Knittle, Keegan
Nijhuis, Patti
Burunat, Iballa
Neto, Pedro
Mavrolampados, Anastasios
Randall, William M.
Ansani, Alessandro
Rantalainen, Timo
Alluri, Vinoo
Hartmann, Martin
Schaefer, Rebecca S.
Rousi, Rebekah
Agres, Kat
MacRitchie, Jennifer
Toiviainen, Petri
Saarikallio, Suvi
Chastin, Sebastien
Luck, Geoff

Research groups

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Research group

Sound Science Lab

The Sound Science Lab advances research at the intersection of the creative and brain sciences to elucidate how we perceive, understand, and experience music in daily life and applied contexts.
Research group

Centre of Excellence in Music, Mind, Body and Brain

The Centre of Excellence in Music, Mind, Body and Brain studies music as a multimodal human experience and as a versatile engine of change, throughout the life span and in health and disease.

Projects

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Project

The Power of Music for Sport & Physical Activity (MPOWER)

Project MPOWER combines sports science, music science, health & human sciences, and computer science to elucidate relationships between music, sport, and physical activity.
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Project

Music, Sports Performance and Physical Activity (MPACT)

This project aims to explore the use of music during sports performance and physical activity.
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Project

Leisure time activities and well-being (ACTWELL)

Studying the mental health benefits of music and sports engagement.
Centre of Excellence in Music, Mind, Body and Brain (MMBB) team gathering in June 2022
Project

Centre of Excellence in Music, Mind, Body and Brain 2022-2029

The Center of Excellence in Music, Mind, Body, and Brain investigates music as a multimodal experience and a versatile force for change throughout the lifespan.
Project

MUSPRO – music and sports

This project explores the potential benefits from music and physical education in children’s development of social and emotional skills.