Staff Bios

Shehab Albahri
Vice President, Research & Development, MSA

Shehab Albahri is Vice President of Global R&D and Product Application for Knowles Corporation's MSA business unit. In this role, Shehab is responsible for overseeing engineering, research, and product development activities across multiple locations globally. With over 40 granted US utility patents to his name, Shehab is a recognized expert in his field.

Shehab's key responsibilities include the development of Knowles’ technology and product roadmaps. He collaborates closely with customers on complex challenges in order to design and implement differentiated solutions, drive new products and push the boundaries of technology.

Shehab joined Knowles in 2011 and has held various research, engineering and leadership roles. During his time at the company, he played a significant role in establishing R&D sites in the Philippines and China and has helped establish Knowles as a world-class transducers supplier.

Prior to joining Knowles, Shehab worked at the Research Foundation for SUNY, where he focused on novel MEMS microphone research and development. Shehab holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Jordan, a MS and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from SUNY Binghamton, and a Master of Engineering Management from Northwestern University. He is a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and the Audio Engineering Society (AES).

Shehab resides in the Chicago area with his wife and two daughters. He enjoys participating in sports and is an avid runner.