About Dr. Pak

Meet Patroklos “Pak” Androulakis Korakakis

Scientist, Coach, Lifter.

Patroklos Androulakis Korakakis, often referred to as Dr. Pak, is a renowned coach, scientist, and educator specializing in strength & hypertrophy training. He holds a PhD in Sports Science from Solent University, UK, on the "minimum effective training dose for strength in powerlifters." As a researcher, Dr. Pak is a Visiting Scholar at the Applied Muscle Development Lab at Lehman College in New York City, led by Dr. Brad Schoenfeld, focusing on applied research for muscle growth and strength. He frequently publishes research in peer-reviewed journals and also engages in the peer-review process as a reviewer.

In addition to his research, Dr. Pak is actively involved in coaching athletes at various levels, from beginners to competitive strength athletes. He applies an evidence-based approach to his coaching and has extensive experience helping clients achieve significant improvements in strength, muscle hypertrophy, and overall fitness​​​​.

Dr. Pak also serves as an educator, having lectured at universities in the UK and presented at numerous conferences and seminars worldwide.

Currently, Dr. Pak is partnered with Stronger By Science as a Content & Product Manager, where he focuses on creating scientific educational content for individuals interested in all things lifting-related.