COL(R) Joseph Hanus, Ph.D., PE

COL (Ret.) Joseph P. Hanus was commissioned as an engineer officer from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville in 1990 after serving six years in the Wisconsin National Guard. He served in Germany as a platoon leader and staff officer in the 130th Engineer Brigade, and later commanded a combat engineer company in the 44th Engineer Battalion.

He also served with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as a deputy district commander in Galveston, Texas; a project officer for Task Force Restore Iraqi Oil; and as the deputy Transatlantic Division commander (forward) in Kuwait during Operation Inherent Resolve.

COL (Ret.) Hanus holds a Doctor of Philosophy in civil engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His research interests include engineering education, rapid bridge construction, fiber-reinforced plastic materials and infrastructure systems. He has taught courses in statics, dynamics, mechanics, structural engineering, construction management and transportation systems.

He is a licensed professional engineer.

Key Career Positions:

• Director, Civil Engineering Program, West Point (2013 to 2021)

• Deputy Division Commander (Forward), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (2015)

• Senior Faculty, Civil Engineering Program, West Point (2007 to 2013)

• Deputy Program Manager, Northern Iraq Project Office – Restore Iraqi Oil, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (2003)

• Deputy Commander, Galveston District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (2003 to 2004)

• Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering Program, West Point (1999 to 2003)

• Company Commander, B Company, 44th Engineer Battalion, Korea (1996 to 1997)

• Brigade Plans Officer, 130th Engineer Brigade, Germany (1991 to 1994)

• Platoon Leader, Wisconsin National Guard (1988 to 1990)