Joy Altwies

Joy Altwies is a Faculty Associate and Program Director at the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Interdisciplinary Professional Programs, with a primary affiliation in the College of Engineering. She serves as Program Director for the Master of Sustainable Systems Engineering (SSE) degree and teaches graduate courses in the program, focusing on sustainable engineering and professional development.

Her research and professional interests center on sustainable systems engineering, emphasizing high-performance building design, energy efficiency, mechanical systems, and commissioning. Through her work since 2004, she has developed and delivered continuing education programs that bridge academic knowledge and industry practice in sustainable infrastructure.

Dr. Altwies holds a PhD and is a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with LEED AP+ certification, underscoring her expertise in green building standards and sustainable engineering practices. While no publications or awards are listed, her leadership in curriculum development and professional education highlights her significant contributions to engineering education.

• PhD
• Professional Engineer (PE)
• LEED AP+

As Program Director of the SSE program, she plays a key role in shaping graduate education in sustainability, overseeing program structure, course development, and instruction. Her work supports working professionals seeking advanced training in sustainable systems. She is based at the Fluno Center, Room 301, 601 University Ave., Madison, WI 53715-1035, and can be reached at (608) 262-7502 or altwies@wisc.edu.