SAE International, Naples Section
SAE International, Naples Section
The SAE Naples Section (SAENA) is the first SAE International section in Italy. Since 2000 it brings together engineers, researchers and students in mobility and transport.
24-26 Sep 2026 · Patronage SAE Napoli
Modena · organised by DI2S and UNIMORE
28-30 Sep 2026 · Conference
Catania · electrified powertrains, alternative fuels, energy storage
12-15 Sep 2027 · SAE Napoli
Capri · for over 30 years the meeting point of research and industry
From the section
SAENA member Giacomo Belgiorno was honoured by the SAE Foundation for exceptional leadership potential early in his career.
Meeting with President Bob Ireland and CEO Jacqueline El-Sayed in Detroit, with the Best Student Paper Awards.
Both winning theses study direct injection of hydrogen in engines.
Organised with IFP Energies Nouvelles under the patronage of CNR-STEMS.
Our history
Awards, workshops and the ICE conferences in Capri: the full record of the section since 2000.
Activities
The Formula SAE Award, the Thesis Award since 2008, and technical workshops since 2016.
ICE Conferences
Every edition of the International Conference on Engines and Vehicles, with programmes and reports.
About SAENA
SAENA is the first SAE International section in Italy. It was founded by Felice E. Corcione and officially inaugurated in December 2000 by Rodica Baranescu.
Today it has more than 600 members. Its governing board includes representatives from the Universities of Bologna, Rome, Parma, Naples, Lecce and Salerno, the Politecnico di Milano and the Politecnico di Torino. The STEMS Institute of the National Research Council (formerly Istituto Motori) is the main sponsor.
Mission
To stimulate technological and scientific progress in land, sea and air transportation.
Member value
Networking and knowledge exchange among professionals, researchers and students.
Contact
c/o STEMS-CNR, Via Marconi 4, Naples
saena@stems.cnr.it
SAENA supports professional development, organises technical meetings and hosts educational seminars. It arranges visits to research and development divisions in industry and to research centres, runs special initiatives with engineering schools, and keeps its members connected.
SAENA informs engineers about the benefits of SAE membership and encourages new members to join. It works closely with engineering schools to strengthen the link between education and industry, promotes participation in local and international activities, and develops leadership potential within its membership.
Angelo Onorati from Politecnico di Milano has been appointed SAE Fellow, the highest grade of membership of SAE International. This award recognizes and honors long-term members who have made a significant impact on society's mobility technology through leadership, research, and innovation.
Angelo Onorati
Studio numerico e sperimentale di un motore a combustione interna ad accensione per compressione alimentato a idrogeno: sfide operative, prestazioni e design di un sistema di iniezione diretta di H2 (Politecnico di Bari)
Domenico Episcopo Iniezione diretta di idrogeno in motori ad alta potenza specifica: analisi CFD-3D per l'applicazione di "cap" iniettore multi foro (Università degli studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia)
Veronica PatriziStudents
Teams that race with the SAENA logo can apply for the annual award.
Companies
SAE Collegiate Design Series sponsorship gives direct access to student engineering talent.
Gabriele Di Blasio and Luigi Sequino from STEMS-CNR Institute have been honored with the Forest McFarland Award. This award recognizes volunteers for their outstanding contributions in the planning, development, and dissemination of technical information for SAE engineering events, meetings or professional development programs.
Gabriele Di Blasio & Luigi Sequino Forest McFarland Award