He has researched environmental contaminants, bioavailability, and remediation for over 25 years and has gained advanced leadership and management experience in environmental sustainability throughout this period. Professor Naidu has co-authored 440 refereed journal articles and seven patents, and co-edited 11 books and 66 book chapters in the field of soil and environmental sciences. He has also supervised over 35 PhD completions. Of the seven patents that he has joint recognition for, two are now fully commercialized with remediation plants operating in Townsville, Perth and Adelaide treating contaminated waste water. Remediation technology for the management and cleanup of soils contaminated with firefighting foam and chlorinated hydrocarbon contaminated ground water are used as proprietary technology and used for remediation at a number of sites.