Aziz Fardhani is a cave explorer, environmental researcher, and cave photographer. His work focuses on exploring, documenting, and protecting caves and karst landscapes. He began caving through student exploration groups and later developed long-term field experience across Indonesia’s main karst regions, including Bogor, Gunung Sewu, Gombong Selatan, Merabu, Sangkulirang–Mangkalihat, West Sumatra, the Halmahera Islands, and the Aru Islands. Over the years, his focus has grown from cave exploration to a deeper interest in speleology and karst science.
His main interests include karst hydrogeology, cave ecosystems, and the relationship between people and karst landscapes. Aziz combines speleological field methods with GIS, participatory mapping, and visual documentation. He has worked on cave surveys, hydrogeological studies, and flood mapping, especially in karst areas affected by mining, deforestation, and land-use change.
Aziz also uses photography and storytelling to share the scientific and cultural value of caves and karst landscapes. His photos and writings have been published in scientific journals and environmental media. Through research, documentation, and community involvement, he aims to connect exploration, science, and advocacy to support the long-term protection of karst and underground ecosystems.