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Andy Pavlo joins ClickHouse to establish ClickHouse Labs

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August 3, 2026

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Summary

Andy Pavlo has joined ClickHouse to establish and lead ClickHouse Labs, a new research team focused on database management system (DBMS) internals. Pavlo previously worked as a professor in the Computer Science Department at Carnegie Mellon University since 2013.

Key Takeaways

Andy Pavlo has joined ClickHouse to establish and lead ClickHouse Labs, a new research team focused on database technology.
ClickHouse Labs aims to conduct impactful research and collaborate closely with ClickHouse engineers and industry partners to advance database technology.
The team will also work with ClickHouse's PostgreSQL team to enhance its managed service's performance and reliability.
ClickHouse has a strong history of producing detailed technical publications, which will be utilized for research and educational purposes.

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Community Sentiment

Mixed

Positives

The convergence of fast OLAP products like ClickHouse and StarRocks is exciting, suggesting a shift towards more efficient data handling with decoupled compute/storage.
Improving ClickHouse joins are a positive trend that shows ongoing development and optimization, making it a more competitive option.
The establishment of ClickHouse Labs as a collaborative research organization is a promising move, signaling a commitment to innovation in database technology.

Concerns

Despite improvements, ClickHouse joins are still perceived as lacking, which raises concerns about their effectiveness in complex queries.
There's skepticism about whether native storage differentiation will be completely abandoned, hinting at potential limitations in optimization for specific use cases.
The lament over declining support for public research infrastructure in databases highlights a worrying trend that could stifle future innovations.