Your Comprehensive Guide to Engineering Research

"You're working on a project related to Engineering Field and need to conduct a comprehensive literature review. Provide a detailed outline of key research areas, influential papers, and recent advancements in this field. Include at least three subtopics or themes that are currently trending or have significant implications for future research. Additionally, suggest methodologies or approaches that are commonly used in this field and highlight any potential gaps in the existing research that could be explored further in your project."