Sensor system sensors enable the continuous recording of key performance indicators and environmental data. The advancing miniaturization, reduction of energy consumption and new strategies for data transmission of sensor systems allow them to be used on a large scale. They are thus increasingly enabling the realization of intelligent, autonomous and adaptive systems. In particular, we are researching sensor systems for medicine and the life sciences, maritime applications, energy networks and environmental sensor technology. One research focus is on the production of sensor chips using micro- and nanosystems engineering methods (e.g. the chip labs in Prof. Gerken's working group). Here we have a very good laboratory infrastructure with the Kiel Nano Laboratory and the Competence Center Nanosystems Technology. Other key areas are sensor modeling and sensor information technology. The networking of sensors, the integration of functionality and new approaches for decentralization, real-time data processing, communication and self-testing enable significantly more powerful and energy-efficient sensor technology. We have established the Center for Networked Sensor Systems (ZEVS)  for this future field.