Prof. Deshpande boasts a distinguished career marked by extensive contributions to environmental policy, regulation, and management across various prestigious organizations and international platforms. Currently serving as the Adjunct Professor at the Ashank Desai Centre for Policy Studies, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Professor Deshpande brings a wealth of academic insight and policy expertise to his role. His tenure as an Expert Member of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) from March 2013 to July 2017 underscores his pivotal role in adjudicating environmental disputes and shaping environmental jurisprudence in India through landmark decisions. His international experience includes serving as a part-time member of the Compliance Review Panel of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Manila from July 2017 to July 2022. In this capacity, he contributed significantly to ensuring compliance with environmental and social safeguards in ADB-funded projects across Asia, highlighting his commitment to sustainable development on a regional scale. His career includes senior positions within the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) and the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation, where he played instrumental roles in formulating and implementing environmental policies and regulations at the state level. His tenure as an Environmental Specialist at Water and Power Consultancy Services (WAPCOS) in New Delhi from 1992 to 1997 enriched his expertise in water resource management and environmental consultancy. Professor Deshpande's leadership is further evident in his role as Chairman of the committee tasked by the NGT to monitor compliance with Hazardous Waste regulations nationwide, demonstrating his proactive approach to enforcing environmental standards. His international engagements extend to collaborating with prominent organizations such as the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN-ESCAP), where he contributed his expertise to regional environmental initiatives and policies. Throughout his career, Professor Deshpande has been a driving force in advancing environmental sustainability, policy formulation, and regulatory compliance both nationally and internationally. His academic achievements, coupled with his extensive practical experience in diverse environmental sectors, position him as a leading authority in environmental policy and governance.