Dr Sean Patrick is a senior lecturer at the University of Pretoria’s School of Health Systems and Public Health and works as a scientist in the Environmental Chemical Pollution and Health Research Unit.  Additionally, He holds the position of vice-chairperson of the Associations of Schools of Public Health in Africa and Global Network for Academic Public Health subgroup member and is also a member of the management committee of the University of Pretoria Institute for Sustainable Malaria Control (UP ISMC).

Specializing in researching Endocrine Disruptors and their impact on health. His work delves into the intricate environmental and social issues, particularly focusing on Sustainable Development Goals 3, 4, and 6, that influence prevailing and emerging diseases. Over the years, he has secured grants worth R30 million as principal and co-principal investigator since 2019. Alongside this, he is actively involved in supervising Masters and Doctoral students.

His research, which aims to understand the multifaceted issues related to environmental and public health, has garnered recognition and has been published in high-impact journals, including Nature. Furthermore, he has play a pivotal role in coordinating the Master of Public Health Programme and contributes significantly to curriculum development aimed at training the next generation of public health professionals.