For 35 years Dr. Faghihis research has been concentrated on different aspects of the soybean cyst nematode (SCN) biology and management. Recently, he has placed more emphasis on plant parasitic nematodes associated with corn. But, his duties as Purdue's extension nematologist require him to deal with other plant parasitic nematodes as well. Currently, he is employed by the Department of Entomology at Purdue University as the Research and Extension Nematologist.