In this episode of High Impact Thesis, we talk to Dr. Pritish Mishra, who recently completed his PhD in Materials Science and Engineering at NTU. Pritish shares how his fascination with nanotechnology led him to explore computational material science, culminating in his research on designing single-photon emitters using perovskite quantum dots. He discusses how simulations, machine learning, and experimental synthesis come together in the search for highly efficient quantum materials, which is essential for secure quantum communication. We also dive into the challenges of interdisciplinary work, unexpected turns in his PhD journey, and his experience leading TEDxNTU.