Below are some articles that Noshir, or other members of the gecko research community, has/have worked on. The last paper is the focus of this seminar.

Adhesive Force of a Single Gecko Foot Hair

Evidence for Van der Waals Adhesion in Gecko Setae

Adhesion and Friction in Gecko Toe Attachment and Detachment

Peel Zone Model of Tape Peeling Based on Gecko Adhesion System