Feature/scientific machine learning

[ponkrshnan]

VI-HMC

Implemented VI-HMC for neural networks and neural operators

Description

Added additional functionality as a VI_HMC trainer. This trainer can train a Bayesian network using VI-HMC approach.

Related Issue

This is a new feature

Motivation and Context

Why is this change required? What problem does it solve?

How Has This Been Tested?

The code is tested using following the standards of UQpy.

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• My code follows the code style of this project.
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• I have added tests to cover my changes.
• All new and existing tests passed.

[dimtsap]

Closing PR and reopening with Development branch as target