Mohammad-Safi Asfia

Safi Asfia (; 1916–2008) was an Iranian mining engineer, technocrat and politician who held several cabinet posts during the reign of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. He was arrested in 1979 in the Iranian revolution and was imprisoned until 1984. Following his release Asfia did not leave Iran and was involved in computer programming.

Early life and education Asfia was born in Tehran in 1916. At age 23 he was promoted to the professorship. Asfia was appointed to the same post in 1966.

Asfia was named as the minister of state for economic and development affairs to the cabinet formed by Jamshid Amouzegar on 7 August 1977. Asfia continued to serve in different cabinet posts until 1979 when the Shah was removed from power.

Later years Asfia was arrested during the regime change in 1979 and was imprisoned for five years. He developed a computer software used for the calculations of the astronomical objects which was designed for astronomers.

Personal life and death Asfia was married and had three daughters.