This document provides guidance on research for PhD students, outlining major research notions, important points on research guidance, and distinct research fields. It discusses key areas like data mining, automated deployment of Spark clusters, secure data management in data centers, and neuromorphic computing for computer vision. Important guidance points emphasize gaining subject knowledge, confidence, comprehensive supports, and innovative ideas to ensure on-time completion. Distinct research fields mentioned include fog computing, 5G and 6G networks, the Internet of Things, Industry 4.0, OFDM/OFDMA, and data mining. Contact information is provided to learn more.