Gregory Pavlak

Gregory Pavlak is an Assistant Professor of Architectural Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University. His research focuses on enhancing the intelligence and autonomy of building energy systems and generation technologies, with emphasis on thermal comfort, predictive control, and renewable energy integration. Pavlak is affiliated with the Institutes of Energy and the Environment (IEE), contributing to research themes in Integrated Energy Systems and Equitable Communities and the Built Environment.

He leads projects such as Uncertainty-Aware Transactive Building Controls and Decentralized Control of Photovoltaic Systems, addressing challenges in energy efficiency, grid interaction, and occupant-centric building design. Pavlak's work has been recognized through seed grants and awards, including the 2020 Building Performance Award from the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE).

• Publications: Over 20 peer-reviewed articles since 2019, focusing on building energy systems, control strategies, and smart grid integration.
• Grants: Principal investigator on IEE-funded projects and industry collaborations.
• Labs: Active contributor to the Center for Quantitative Imaging and Environmental Contaminants Analytical Laboratory.

Pavlak's research bridges engineering and environmental science, aiming to advance zero-carbon building technologies through data-driven design and control methodologies.