  Coherent light has revolutionized scientific research, spanning biology,
chemistry, and physics. To delve into ultrafast phenomena, the development of
high-energy, high-tunable light sources is instrumental. Here, the
photo-electric effect is a pivotal tool for dissecting electron correlations
and system structures. Particularly, above-threshold ionization (ATI),
characterized by simultaneous multi-photon absorption, has been widely
explored, both theoretical and experimentally. ATI decouples laser field
effects from the structural information carried by photo-electrons,
particularly when utilizing ultra-short pulses. In this contribution we study
ATI driven by polarization-crafted (PC) pulses, which offer precise control
over the electron emission directions, through an accurate change of the
polarization state. PC pulses enable the manipulation of electron trajectories,
opening up new avenues for understanding and harnessing coherent light. Our
work explores how structured light could allow a high degree of control of the
emitted photo-electrons.
