Lyvai obtained his bachelor's degree in water engineering at Laval University in April 2018. He started a master's degree in water engineering at Laval University in  May 2018 under the direction of Professor Paul Lessard.

Lyvaï is collaborating on the kamEAU project, which aims to improve the understanding of various treatment mechanisms operating within an aerated lagoon which is that allows the upgrading of overcrowded municipal facilities. His primary objective research is to evaluate the impact of dissolved oxygen and nitrate loading in clarification zones on sludge stabilization and effluent quality in the KAMAK ™ treatment process.