Dr. Chavan worked as Senior Research Assistant in the Department of Biochemistry and Food Science and Technology at Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth Rahuri from 1988 to 2000. During his Ph. D., he worked as Technician/Research Associate at Atlantic Cool Climate Crop Research Center and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. He has received several awards and fellowships, including the International Scholar Award for his PhD work at Memorial University and a Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to post-harvest technology. He has written 110 research papers, 105 articles, and 24 book in multiple languages.