Sylvester Abanteriba is a world citizen. He was born in Ghana, educated in Europe, and obtained his Doctor of Engineering Degree at the University of Hannover, Germany. After working in Germany for several years, he immigrated to Australia, where he is a Professor of Propulsion Systems at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology in Melbourne and conducts lectures and research in Propulsion systems including engines for aircraft and automotive applications and rocket technology. Professor Abanteriba and his Costa Rican wife, Dr. Betty Abanteriba, have two sons: Adama and Agomena.  As a Professor, he has made extraordinary contribution to tertiary education and as an engineer, he has made significant contribution to Technology.

In recognition of his exceptional contribution, in January 2023, the Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia and Chancellor of the Order of Australia, with the approval of King Charles the Third, King of Australia and Sovereign of the Order  of Australia awarded  Professor Abanteriba  the Medal of the Order of Australia for Service to Education and to Engineering, This honour allows him add the designation OAM to his name.

Professor Abanteriba OAM is a man of unusual talent who is at home writing complex scientific papers or papers on political discourse, as well as poetry.