COL(R) Joseph Hanus, Ph.D., P.E.

Colonel (Retired) 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 then commanded a combat engineer company in the 44th Engineer Battalion. He has also served with the US Army Corps of Engineers as a Deputy District Commander in Galveston, Texas; a project officer for the Task Force Restore Iraqi Oil; and as the Deputy Trans-Atlantic Division Commander Forward in Kuwait during Operation Inherent Resolve.

He has a PhD in Civil Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and has 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. COL(R) Hanus is licensed professional engineer. Director Civil Engineering Program, West Point (2013 to 2021) Deputy Division Commander (Forward), US Army Corps of Engineers (2015) Senior faculty, Civil Engineering Program, West Point (2007 to 2013) Deputy Program Manager for Northern Iraq Project Office – Restore Iraqi Oil, US Army Corps of Engineers (2003) Deputy Commander, Galveston District, US Army Corps of Engineers (2003-2004) Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering Program, West Point (1999-2003) Company Commander, B/44th Engineer Battalion, Korea (1996-1997) Brigade Plans Officer, 130th Engineer Brigade, Germany (1991-1994) Platoon Leader, Wisconsin National Guard (1988-1990)