Sylvester completed an award-winning PhD at the University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia. His doctoral research focused on BBVs and STIs protective practices and how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted these practices among young migrants in a multicultural Australian city. Using cutting-edge research, Sylvester aims to empower young people to prevent BBVs/STIs and other emerging infectious diseases. He currently lectures at the College of Health Sciences, Education Centre of Australia and is a Senior Research Officer at ACECQA. He also volunteers with the Australian Red Cross.