Michael S. Fulton

Michael S. Fulton is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of History at Western University. He holds a PhD from Cardiff University (2016) and specializes in the history and archaeology of medieval conflict, particularly focusing on the Crusades and siege warfare technologies. His research explores the interplay between military innovation, fortification evolution, and strategic dynamics in the Middle Ages.

Key research interests include siege technologies of the 12th-13th centuries, crusader fortifications, and the material culture of medieval warfare. He has published extensively on trebuchet mechanics, artillery projectiles, and Mamluk military advancements, often integrating archaeological evidence with textual sources.

His recent work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, such as analyzing the Siege of Montfort through archaeological and topographical data. Fulton has authored books like *Crusader Castle: The Desert Fortress of Kerak* (2024) and *Siege Warfare during the Crusades* (2019), alongside numerous peer-reviewed articles.

No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided text. His teaching includes courses like HIST 2401E (Medieval Europe), and his office is located in LWH 2265. Office hours are conducted virtually via OWL.