Janardan Devkota

Janardan Devkota is a Researcher in the Department of Mental Health at Johns Hopkins University. He holds an MPH from the University of Oviedo and Catholic University of Louvain, an MS in Nutrition and Dietetics from Purbanchal University, and a BS in Public Health from Pokhara University. His work focuses on substance use behaviors, particularly involving tobacco, alcohol, opioids, and cannabis, using event-level data and mobile health (mHealth) approaches. He specializes in coordinating research and data analysis for projects addressing substance use and digital health interventions.

Research Interests: His primary areas include substance use epidemiology, behavioral health, and the application of digital tools (e.g., mobile apps) to study and intervene in substance use patterns. His recent work emphasizes real-time monitoring via ecological momentary assessment (EMA) and the interplay between chronic pain management and substance use.

Publications: His research spans topics like smoking cessation app design, postpartum alcohol use, and cannabis use among young adults. Notable work includes studies on opioid and cannabis craving mechanisms in chronic pain patients and the efficacy of social media reduction interventions for mental health.

Grants & Teams: While specific grants are not listed, his affiliations with Johns Hopkins suggest involvement in institutional research initiatives. No advising roles or lab teams are explicitly mentioned in the provided data.