Michael Berthaume

Michael Berthaume is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering at King's College London. He holds a MA in Anthropology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst (2011-2014), where he also completed an undergraduate minor (2006-2010). His work bridges engineering and anthropology, focusing on 'anthroengineering'—a fusion of technical methodology with anthropological research questions. He specializes in prosthetic design, leveraging anthropometric data and ethnographic fieldwork to co-create culturally relevant, sustainable solutions with local communities. His interdisciplinary approach stems from his training in a four-field anthropology program.

Key research themes include understanding prosthetic needs through community engagement, ethical handling of physical materials (e.g., skeletal analysis), and integrating cultural perspectives into engineering solutions. He emphasizes the importance of combining technical rigor with anthropological inquiry, a skillset honed during his time at UMass, where he also gained teaching experience.

No specific grants, labs, or awards are mentioned in the text. His current role at King's College London reflects his dual expertise in engineering and anthropology.