Kamalkishor (Kamal) Shah is a retired Professional Engineer. He retired as a Vice President of Technology
from IHI E&C, Houston (Tokyo, Japan based company) in 2019, where he worked for IHI and its
predecessor companies last 35 years. Previously he worked for Key Engineering in Houston as a chief
Process Engineer and as R & D Engineer for Dow Badische in Freeport, Texas. He is a holder of various
U.S. Patents in the field of energy technology. He received his BS and MS degrees in Chemical
Engineering from Michigan State University in East Landing, Michigan. In addition to his professional
engineering services, he also owned and operated restaurant businesses in Houston area. He has been
living in Texas since 1975.
After retirement he has devoted full time in community services in Houston area. At present he devotes
his time in voluntary community services at SCORE, Houston (a non-profit national organization) as a
‘Certified Mentor’ providing mentoring services in promoting growth of small businesses in Houston
area. He also provides voluntary services at Eternal Gandhi Museum Houston promoting peace through
Truth and Non-Violence.