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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Research

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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News & Events

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

18 May 2026

The SPEAR Centre SME Engagement Roadshow

Unlock 100% Funded Opportunities for Your Business Why Attend? ✔ Learn about 100% funded opportunities available through the SPEAR Centre ✔ Discover how photonics and semiconductor technologies can support innovation and business growth ✔ Meet researchers and industry experts from the ATU WiSAR Lab, Ulster University and the Tyndall National Institute. To register, please follow one of the links below: June: 📍 … Continued

From the Edge
to the Cloud

From the Edge
to the Cloud

News & Events

WiSAR Paper Accepted for Presentation at ISSC 2026

The SPEAR Centre SME Engagement Roadshow

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From the Edge to the Cloud

From the Edge to the Cloud

News & Events

WiSAR Paper Accepted for Presentation at ISSC 2026

The SPEAR Centre SME Engagement Roadshow

© Wisar Lab

From the Edge
to the Cloud

From the Edge
to the Cloud