Sr. Research Scientist
Southwest Research Institute
Andrey Malakhov, Ph.D., Senior Research Scientist in the Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Division at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI), is an expert in synthetic and analytical chemistry with a focus on the development of structurally complex molecules. He specializes in process chemistry optimization for the scalable production of drug candidates, ensuring compliance with GLP and cGMP standards. Dr. Malakhov is also highly experienced in analytical techniques such as UV/Vis and fluorescence spectroscopy, HPLC/UPLC, LC/MS, and NMR, and is proficient in chromatography software including Empower and ChemStation. His work supports pilot plant operations, engineering runs, and formulation development through comprehensive analysis of intermediates, final products, and active pharmaceutical ingredients.