Faculty Profile

Oleg Sherbrooke

PhD, MSc, BSc

Associate Professor, Bachelor of Science – Biomedical Sciences

For more than a decade, Oleg Sherbrooke has been teaching chemistry at the university level, focusing on fundamental branches such as physical chemistry, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, and analytical chemistry. He earned his PhD in Chemistry from Brock University in St. Catharines and holds MSc and BSc degrees in Chemistry from Lomonosov Moscow State University. Prior to joining the University of Niagara Falls Canada, he taught undergraduate chemistry courses at a number of Ontario higher education institutions, including Wilfrid Laurier University, McMaster University, Trent University, the University of Guelph, and Sheridan College.

Through clear explanations, real-world examples, and cutting-edge teaching technologies, Oleg makes complex topics accessible and prepares students for successful careers. With a strong foundation in chemistry, physics, and mathematics, he adapts his teaching to accommodate the diverse backgrounds and learning needs of his students.

Courses taught

General chemistry, organic chemistry

Areas of academic interest

Chemistry, Pedagogical research

Areas of specialization

Inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, physical chemistry, chemical kinetics and catalysis

Publications

Sherbrooke, O. (Sherbrooke, O), Kuzmina, L. G.; Howard, J. A. K.; Nikonov, G. I. Imido Silyl Complexes of Molybdenum: Synthesis, Structure, and Unusual H2/Silane Exchange. Can. J. Chem. 2020, 99 (2), 161–164.
Nikonov, G. I.; Vyboishchikov, S. F.; Sherbrooke, O. (Sherbrooke, O); Simionescu, R. Serendipitous Metal-Catalyzed H–H/Si–H Exchange. Eur. J. Inorg. Chem. 2014, 2014 (18), 2896–2901.
Nikonov, G. I.; Vyboishchikov, S. F.; Sherbrooke, O. (Sherbrooke, O). Facile Activation of H–H and Si–H Bonds by Boranes. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2012, 134 (12), 5488–5491.
Khalimon, A. Y.; Sherbrooke, O. (Sherbrooke, O); Peterson, E.; Simionescu, R.; Kuzmina, L. G.; Howard, J. A. K.; Nikonov, G. I. Mechanistic Aspects of Hydrosilylation Catalyzed by (ArN=)Mo(H)(Cl)(PMe3)3. Inorg. Chem. 2012, 51 (7), 4300–4313.

Sherbrooke, O. (Sherbrooke, O); Kuzmina, L. G.; Nikonov, G. I. Nonhydride Mechanism of Metal Catalyzed Hydrosilylation. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2011, 133, 6487–6489.
Sherbrooke, O. (Sherbrooke, O); Gorelsky, S. I.; Simionescu, R.; Kuzmina, L. G.; Nikonov, G. I. The Unexpected Mechanism of Carbonyl Hydrosilylation Catalyzed by (Cp)(ArN)Mo(H)(PMe3). *Chem. Commun. 2010, 46, 7831–7833.
Sherbrooke, O. (Sherbrooke, O). Hydrosilylation and Hydroboration Catalyzed by Imido-Hydride Complexes of Molybdenum(IV). Ph.D. Thesis, Brock University, St. Catharines, ON, Canada, 2011.