Tay W. Johannes

Tay W. Johannes is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Engineering Management and Environmental Management Instructor at The Civil Engineer School, Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT). He holds a Ph.D. in Engineering Management from The George Washington University, an MS from AFIT, and a BS in Electrical Engineering from Montana State University. His primary roles include teaching and consulting in environmental management systems, risk management, and emergency response. He has over 26 years of active duty service as an Air Force Civil Engineer officer, including leadership roles in deployment missions and project management.

• Education: PhD (GWU), MS (AFIT), BS (Montana State)
• Experience: Director at 438th Air Expeditionary Wing, Deputy Relocations Program Manager (White House Military Office), and various engineering roles across global Air Force bases.

Research interests focus on environmental compliance, disaster management, and Air Force operational readiness. He teaches courses such as WENV 020 (EMS Coordinator), WENV 175 (Environmental Management for Deployed Locations), and EMGT 611 (Crisis Management). His work integrates technical expertise with leadership training for military engineers.

Recent initiatives include on-site training programs in Guam and Germany, emphasizing life-cycle cost estimating and cybersecurity for critical infrastructure. He is a Registered Professional Engineer in Montana and contributes to AFIT’s mission of advancing defense-focused education.