News & Events
An Binse Cliste – The Smart Bench officially launched at Glenveagh National Park
ATU Launches Digital Visitor Engagement Project at Glenveagh National Park as part of Heritage Week Atlantic Technological University (ATU) has officially launched An Binse Cliste (The Smart Bench,) an innovative digital visitor engagement project delivered by Data2sustain, ATU’s School of Creative Industries and WiSAR Lab at ATU, which explores how embedded technologies and environmental data can enhance … Continued
19 August 2026
Event: DisrupTech on Tour & WiSAR Lab Tour – Letterkenny, 1st September
WiSAR Lab is pleased to invite you to DisrupTech on Tour, coming to Letterkenny on Tuesday, 1 September, followed by an afternoon tour of WiSAR Lab at Atlantic Technological University. The Letterkenny event is part of a national regional roadshow organised to promote the Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund (DTIF) Call 8, providing an opportunity for … Continued
14 August 2026
WiSAR Lab Paper Published in IEEE Xplore Following EuCAP2026 Presentation
Research from WiSAR Lab Postdoctoral Researcher Sahar Saleh has been officially published in IEEE Xplore, following its presentation at the 2026 European Conference on Antennas and Propagation (EuCAP2026) in April. The paper, titled “Measured Performance and CST-Based Analysis of Compact UWB Vivaldi Antenna for Wind Turbine Blade Health Monitoring,” explores the use of compact ultra-wideband … Continued
22 July 2026
WiSAR Lab Joins New Interreg NPA CONNECT Project to Advance Digital Healthcare Innovation
WiSAR Lab at Atlantic Technological University is pleased to announce its participation in CONNECT – Collaboratively OptimisiNg the adoptioN of hEalth Care Technologies, a new Interreg Northern Periphery and Arctic (NPA) project commencing in September 2026. CONNECT brings together leading academic institutions, healthcare providers and regional organisations from Ireland, Finland and Sweden to improve how … Continued
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
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
14 May 2026
WiSAR Research to be Presented at IEEE ICC 2026
WiSAR Lab will be represented at the prestigious IEEE International Conference on Communications 2026, taking place in Glasgow from 24th -28th May 2026. ICC is one of the flagship conferences of the IEEE Communications Society. WiSAR’s Principal Investigator, Shagufta Henna will present the paper “Drift-Aware Conditional Diffusion Generative AI for Resource Management in 5G and … Continued
11 May 2026
Event: The SPEAR Centre Empowering SMEs – 100% Funded Opportunities
Overview The SPEAR Centre (Semiconductor Photonics Education and Research Centre) is a PEACEPLUS, cross-border initiative supporting SMEs across the 12 counties of the Ireland–Northern Ireland region to explore and adopt photonics and AI-driven solutions. The project brings together leading academic and industry partners, including Atlantic Technological University, Ulster University, Tyndall National Institute and industry partner … Continued
2 April 2026
Now Hiring: Senior Researcher – RF & Wireless
Overview ATU is seeking to recruit a highly motivated research engineer to lead research, design and implementation work in wireless communications related to the integration of photonics technology in new products and manufacturing processes in a wide range of industries. The successful applicant will join an experienced and growing team in the ATU WiSAR Lab … Continued
