The Centre for Advanced Sensor Networks is a leading hub of research and development in the field of Advanced Sensor Networks in South Africa. It aims to be a focal point in the creation of a critical mass in this key field partnering with local and overseas academic institutions, research organisations and industry. It will also focus on developing strategic industrial partnerships and multi-year contract R&D programmes to fund the creation of a market-relevant R&D capability for the country. Prof. Ian F. Akyildiz, a leading world authority on Advanced Sensor Networks, is a member of staff and provides research leadership for the centre together with Prof. Gerhard Hancke. This Advanced Sensor Networks initiative is a joint initiative between University of Pretoria and the CSIR Meraka Institute under the digital@SERA partnership.