Deric R. Kenne

Deric R. Kenne, Ph.D., is a Professor in Health Policy and Management at the College of Public Health, Kent State University. His research focuses on substance abuse prevention/treatment, mental health, community-based interventions, and health policy evaluation.

• Education: Ph.D. in Public Administration (University of Akron, 2010), MS in Psychology (Mississippi State University, 1998)

His work examines:

• Mental health and substance use trends among college students
• Barriers to treatment for opiate-using pregnant women
• Electronic cigarette awareness and harm perception
• Health policy implementation in early childhood programs
• Prescription drug misuse risk behaviors

Recent publications highlight e-cigarette use patterns, substance-related sexual health risks, and opioid pregnancy outcomes. He collaborates with the Center for Public Policy & Health and has secured $7.6 million in grants.

• $7.6 million in state/federal research/service grants
• $375,000 grant for Kent State College of Public Health