Idris has authored more than sixty-five papers and books published in international refereed journals and conferences. His research focuses on developing microfluidic analytical technologies and their methodologies. He has some publications on environmental issues as well. Idris joints the editorial board of American Journal of Analytical Chemistry, Development in Analytical Chemistry and Novus Scientia Journals. He also gained awards for funding more than fifteen research projects from various institutes. On the other hand, Idris has many activities on the issues of academic development and quality. He is currently the chairman of the Unit of Academic Development and Quality, College of Science, King Khalid University.