Joe DiMisa

Joe DiMisa is an Instructor in Environmental Management at The Civil Engineer School, Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT). He holds a Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts in Geography and Environmental Planning from Towson State University. Before joining AFIT, he worked as an environmental planner for firms including Woolpert, LJB Inc., and Coastal Resources, Inc., specializing in natural resources management and regulatory compliance.

DiMisa teaches courses such as WENV 541 (Water Quality Management), WENV 542 (Drinking Water Quality Management), and WENV 450 (Environmental Impact Assessment Process). His expertise spans NEPA compliance, endangered species act regulations, wetlands permitting, and installation encroachment planning. He is certified as a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited Professional and a Registered Environmental Manager (REM).

His professional experience includes roles at URS, Straughan Environmental Services, and the Department of Defense components. DiMisa contributes to AFIT’s mission by delivering vital environmental education to military and civilian personnel, focusing on practical applications of environmental management principles in operational contexts.