Christiane Neuhaus

Christiane Neuhaus is a distinguished academic in systematic musicology at the University of Hamburg's Faculty of Humanities, Department of Cultural Studies. She serves as Privatdozent (Private Lecturer) since 2013, specializing in the intersection of music, neuroscience, and cognitive psychology with particular expertise in cross-cultural musical perception.

• PhD in Philosophy (Dr. phil.) from University of Hamburg (2002)
• Habilitation at University of Hamburg (2012)
• Magister Artium from University of Hamburg (1994)
• Studies in Systematic Musicology at University of Hamburg (1988-1993)

Dr. Neuhaus's research focuses on structural hearing, neurocognitive processing of musical elements, and cross-cultural perceptions of musical scales. She pioneered ERP methodology to investigate brain processing of musical information across German, Turkish, and Indian cultural contexts. Her teaching portfolio includes advanced courses on Music and Neuroscience, Music and Consciousness, Biomusicology, and Music Psychology, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach to understanding musical cognition.

Her scholarly contributions demonstrate consistent focus on cognitive processing of musical structures, particularly rhythm and meter, with applications in music therapy and cross-cultural understanding. Recent work includes EEG/ERP experiments analyzing responses to contemporary compositions.

• Poster Award (Special recognition for innovative research) at 5th Triennial ESCOM conference for cross-cultural ERP study of musical scale perception

Dr. Neuhaus has supervised over 100 Bachelor's theses, 55 Master's theses, and numerous research papers since 2013. Her research has been supported by significant grants including DFG funding for 'Rhythm and Meter in Music: Studies on Cognitive Processing in the Brain' (2007-2009) and participation in the UKRI-funded Cyborg Soloists Research Project (2021-2023). She serves as regular reviewer for leading journals including Scientific Reports, Musicae Scientiae, and Journal of Neuroscience, demonstrating her standing in the international research community.

As an active collaborator, she maintains research partnerships across Europe and has taught at multiple institutions including University of Kiel, University of Vienna, and University of Oldenburg. Her ongoing office hours for Summer Semester 2025 confirm her active academic engagement in advancing our understanding of music's relationship with brain function and cultural context.