Expert Wireless Embedded Systems & Software Solutions - Applied Research & Product Development for Industry From Edge to Cloud

We foster disruptive technology innovations between academia and industry, from the edge to the cloud

Established in 2008, the Wireless Sensor and Applied Research Lab (WiSAR Lab) is an Internet of Things strategic research centre at the Atlantic Technological University, Donegal.

We conduct applied research, develop products and provide industry solutions using expertise in wireless, embedded systems and related software, from the edge to the cloud

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The WiSAR Lab hosts an innovative multidisciplinary team of academics, researchers and engineers from the Faculty of Engineering & Technology at ATU Donegal, with a rich focus on the commercialisation of research outputs. Our prime research objective is to respond to the demands of various industries for growth and development and accelerate technology adoption and readiness.

Technology Gateway

At WiSAR, we work closely with industry partners in developing innovative and applied research solutions. As a member of the nationwide Enterprise Ireland Technology Gateway Network, WiSAR Technology Gateway delivers near to market solutions for commercial partners with an advanced test environment to accelerate R&D in the development and warehousing of IoT technology. The Gateway has an extensive portfolio of industry collaborations, ranging from SMEs to multinational organisations.

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20 July 2026

Now Hiring: Senior Photonics Engineer

The Semiconductor Photonics Education and Research (SPEAR) Centre is seeking applications for a Senior Photonics Engineer to join the team at the WiSAR Lab, Atlantic Technological University (ATU), Letterkenny. Overview Funded through the PEACEPLUS Programme, the €8.46 million SPEAR Centre is a collaborative initiative between Atlantic Technological University (ATU), Ulster University (UU) and Tyndall National … Continued

19 May 2026

WiSAR Paper Accepted for Presentation at ISSC 2026

WiSAR is pleased to share that the paper “Design and Simulation of a Four-Port MIMO Broadband D-Band High-Impedance Surface Antenna for Compact 5G Front-End Modules” has been accepted for presentation at the Irish Signals and Systems Conference (ISSC) 2026. The paper highlights ongoing research in advanced antenna design and communications technologies, contributing to the development … Continued

From the Edge
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From the Edge
to the Cloud

News & Events

Now Hiring: Senior Photonics Engineer

WiSAR Paper Accepted for Presentation at ISSC 2026

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From the Edge to the Cloud

From the Edge to the Cloud

News & Events

Now Hiring: Senior Photonics Engineer

WiSAR Paper Accepted for Presentation at ISSC 2026

© Wisar Lab

From the Edge
to the Cloud

From the Edge
to the Cloud