Data storage refers to the process of storing, managing, and accessing data in various forms, such as text, images, videos, and files. This research area focuses on developing technologies and systems that enable efficient and reliable storage of large volumes of data, as well as ensuring data security and availability. Researchers in this field work on improving storage devices and systems, exploring new storage media and technologies, optimizing data retrieval and access methods, and addressing data storage challenges such as capacity, performance, scalability, and reliability. Data storage research plays a crucial role in enabling data-driven applications and services in various domains, including cloud computing, big data analytics, Internet of Things (IoT), and artificial intelligence.