Dr. van Walsum has authored over 25 papers and technical articles, has made over 60 technical presentations to scientific, engineering and industrial groups, and he has been responsible for over $1.4 million in awards and grants from federal and private sources. He received his B.A. in geology, cum laude, from Williams College, a Bachelors degree in chemical engineering, with distinction, his Masters of Engineering from McGill University, and his Ph.D. in biochemical engineering from Dartmouth College.